Premier League: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag slams media amid sack rumours

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has slammed English media ahead of this week’s Premier League clash against Brentford on Saturday (Oct 19). Ten Hag slammed English media for "fairy tales and lies" as he continues to remain under pressure due to a poor start to the Premier League season. Manchester United have made the worst start to a league season in 35 years as they struggle to keep pace with the big sides in the Premier League.

Ten Hag slams English media

"Noise is only coming from some of you in the media, creating stories and fairy tales, and bringing lies," Ten Hag told reporters on Friday.

"I told this before the break. Several journalists probably didn't believe me because I see the reports.

"But internal in the club it's quiet. Of course, we are discussing, that we are unhappy with the position where we are and how we have to turn the corner, what has to happen, so what should be strategy to turn this corner."

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Manchester United’s poor form

Manchester United have made the worst start to a league season for 35 years, with just eight points from a possible 21. They lost heavily to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on home turf while also being on the losing side in the away game against Brighton. Their Europa League journey has also not gone according to plan with draws against Twente and Porto. Pressure is slowly mounting on the Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, who insists he has still got the backing of club management.

United are back in action over the weekend as they face Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday. A win will be a minimum requirement for the hosts as they look to change their fortunes ahead of a crucial run in domestic and European matches.