On a wider note, can never remember a summer with so many managerial changes - and so few coaches who have the track record ready to step up

This is basically a direct product of a generation of financial stratification and 'super clubs'

Personally (and speculating myself) think it’s likelier he goes but does feel like yesterday has made things more difficult

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Chelsea currently whittle down their choices to Maresca and De Zerbi

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Ten Hag still has influential backers in United's new hierarchy
- one argument is that this is like Arteta season
- still real danger he'll be sacked this week
- first big test for INEOS structure amid fan mood
- McKenna currently expected for Brighton

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On a day when more history from City was expected, amid Qs for United’s future, Ten Hag’s team seize the moment

That was the difference - commitment v complacency. A rare United underdog trophy, but one where it felt like they enjoyed it all the more

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So, what next for United - there was a lot of talk as if there'll be a change

The oddity is the reasons they won this specific big game aren't necessarily consistent with keeping Ten Hag

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Ten Hag asked about United talking to other managers

'I don't know. I can't answer this question.'

Victory obviously helps but Ten Hag has handled an awkward situation very well.

Ten Hag on whether United now need consistency, re manager:

'I don't have to think about this. I don't have to make this decision.

'When you see the last decade, there were not so many finals for this club, not so many trophies for this club, not so many young talents through.'

Ten Hag on youth:

'This was a plan. We planned this last summer to bring through young players, Garnacho. Also, Kobbie Mainoo.'

Ten Hag:

'The FA Cup, it was one on my bucket list. It's such a huge trophy, I'm so happy we won this trophy, with the players, the team and the staff.'

Ten Hag asked whether INEOS specifically told him do they want him to continue:

'How many times... every time it's the same question. Do I have to repeat myself 15, 20 times... they don't have to tell me every week, they tell me so often.'

Ten Hag:

'If they don't want me any more, I go somewhere else and win trophies, that's what I've done my whole career.'

Ten Hag on his future: 'I don't think about this, I am in a project. We are constructing a team. We are where we want to be. When I took over, it was a mess at United. The team is winning trophies, and playing to an identity, but you need the players to be available.'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe asked in mixed zone whether Ten Hag is staying. He turns around, then realises the question, and just walks off.

On a day when more history from City was expected, amid Qs for United’s future, Ten Hag’s team seize the moment

That was the difference - commitment v complacency. A rare United underdog trophy, but one where it felt like they enjoyed it all the more

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The City players stay on the pitch to watch United lift the trophy - quite a nice touch

Doku 2-1 - four minutes of normal time left!

First time City have been two goals behind in a competitive/non-dead-rubber game since 19 January 2023.

They were 2-0 down to Leipzig in the Champions League group stages but were already through the group

This feels, by a considerable distance, the best United have played all season.

Maybe you could say second half against Villa at home, but that was more a response to circumstances.