After weeks of uncertainty, Erik Ten Hag is to remain as manager of Manchester United.

So why have Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS come to this decision and what will Ten Hag’s relationship with his squad and the owners look like moving forward?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Mark Critchley to analyse Man United’s decision and assess who else was considered for the Old Trafford hot seat ahead of looking ahead to what challenges lay ahead.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Manchester United’s decision
05:20 How have they justified it?
09:24 What do the fans think?
12:38 Manager options
22:41 Can Ten Hag continue to win trophies?
34:54 Should Utd's recruitment plans be easy?
39:56 INEOS ownership conflicts
41:48 Can Man United afford anymore mistakes?
45:37 Outro

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