Revealed: How a decision Erik ten Hag made in Man United's FA Cup final win over Man City impressed Ineos and was key to him keeping his job
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Revealed: How a decision Erik ten Hag made in Man United's FA Cup final win over Man City impressed Ineos and was key to him keeping his job

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A key decision made by Erik ten Hag ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup final win over rivals Man City was reportedly an important factor in the Dutchman keeping his job. Man United's FA Cup final win over Man City was reportedly key to Erik ten Hag keeping his job Ten Hag's decision to play Bruno Fernandes, left, in a false 9 role was viewed as a key decision His willingness to embrace the suggestion of Jason Wilcox, left, reportedly impressed officials Wilcox had reportedly suggested deploying Bruno Fernandes in a false 9 position against Man City in the final, as Man United looked to counter Man City’s possession based style. Man United’s minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos director of sport Dave Brailsford and Wilcox are claimed to have viewed Ten Hag's openness to the suggestion has highlighting that he could work within the club’s new structure. Fernandes set up Kobbie Mainoo's goal as Man United earned a shock 2-1 victory at Wembley Ten Hag is expected to sign a new contract with the club convinced he is the right man for the job Omar Berrada is due to arrive from Manchester City as chief executive on July 13, while talks are ongoing to bring Dan Ashworth to Old Trafford from Newcastle as sporting director.

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