Manchester United’s FA Cup hopes rest on Erik ten Hag’s future, says Gary Neville

In a candid discussion on the Gary Neville podcast, former Manchester United captain Gary Neville did not hold back in his assessment of the team’s current performance. With Champions League qualification slipping further out of reach, Neville emphasized the importance of the FA Cup for United’s season.

Following a lackluster 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, United find themselves 13 points adrift of fourth place in the Premier League. With only six matches remaining, their hopes of securing a Champions League spot look bleak. The FA Cup now stands as their last chance for silverware this season.

United will face Championship side Coventry in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday, with a potential final appearance still within reach. Neville stressed the significance of winning the FA Cup for under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag, whose future at the club may hinge on the outcome of the competition.

Neville highlighted the need for United to focus on the FA Cup, as their league performances have been consistently below par. He acknowledged the frustration among fans and the lack of excuses for the team’s poor displays, despite injury setbacks.

As United prepare to take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-finals, all eyes will be on how they respond to the mounting pressure. For Neville, the FA Cup represents everything for United this season, and success in the competition could be the saving grace for a team in need of a morale boost.