'Sir Jim is looking' - Erik ten Hag sack verdict as Ratcliffe makes Manchester United decision

Manchester United hero Gary Pallister doubts who could replace Erik ten Hag and believes a squad overhaul might be required in the summer transfer window.

United were hammered 4-0 against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park earlier in the week and that was a 13th defeat in the Premier League this season, which is a club record.

Ten Hag is fighting for his future at a time when Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making changes in all areas of the club. United have gone backwards this season, although they could still salvage something from the campaign when playing Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 25.

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The list of managerial candidates who could replace Ten Hag hasn't excited United fans, but there is a growing appetite for a change after a string of awful performances.

On Wednesday, Pallister talked to the Manchester Evening News, in partnership with sports betting site BetVictor, and he was asked about the future of Ten Hag.

"We all know the script with managers and it's a result-driven business. We've had a lot of defeats, but I would say is the team were great last year," Pallister said.

"They got back into the Champions League, played some exciting football, looked solid at the back and I think he gave everyone a lot of hope. He made some really big decisions, some really tough decisions, and I think he got them all right. This season has been different.

"I know a lot of squads have suffered lots of injury problems. I've never known so many injuries, but I would say is, the injury crisis has proved we don't have the strength in depth.

"There's no backup when players get injured and we don't have the