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      Meet Eva Murati, the Albanian Laura Woods who is glamorous Champions League presenter and lingerie model

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      EVA MURATI is the talented TV presenter lighting up screens in Albania.The 28-year-old is a successful actress, host and model in her homeland.Eva Murati presents Champions League action in AlbaniaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe 28-year-old is always joined by an all-star panelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva also works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe Albanian star is a Juventus fan and recently met Fabio CannavaroCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva is a fans’ favourite on Champions League nightsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiRising star Eva is Albania’s answer to Laura Woods, as their primary presenter on Champions League nights.The Elbasan-born star, who is fluent in Italian, has been presenting all the biggest European action for Tring TV since 2017.She has built an enormous social media fanbase in this time, boasting nearly one million followers on Instagram.Prior to launching her career in showbiz, Eva actually majored in law at the University of Tirana.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe began her TV career aged just 18, utilising her linguistic skills on an Albanian-Italian programme.Having made her first steps in the world of presenting, Eva took time away to pursue acting.She starred in a series of films and TV shows, before returning to hosting duties on “Finding Miss Universe” in 2016.As well as presenting the beauty pageant, Eva has done plenty of modelling of her own.Most read in Champions LeagueEva recently presented coverage of PSG’s win over BarcelonaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe also hosts magazine show Sports WeekCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe popular star also works as a lingerie modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe has posed in lingerie and swimwear for Italian clothing brand Yamamay.Her main day job, however, is her work on the Champions League.Laura Woods asks ‘did I get pied there?’ in awkward moment during interview with Wolves boss Gary O’NeilEva recently presented coverage of Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund’s victory against Atletico Madrid.She was joined in the studio by Albanian former Sunderland star Lorik Cana, who is now a pundit in his home country.Again putting her Italian language skills to good use, Eva recently posed for a snap with legendary former defender Fabio Cannavaro.The 50-year-old was a guest of honour at the Albanian Football Federation.As a Juventus fan, Eva will have relished the opportunity to meet one of her club’s finest ever players.While Eva clearly has plenty of strings to her bow, she seemingly wants to add at least one more to her repertoire.On Instagram, she revealed that she loves to sing – and admitted she could even take her passion for music further.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe wrote on her Story: “Maybe one day I will make a song, I already have some lyrics ready.”For now, however, fans will have to make do with watching her while listening to the Champions League anthem.Eva has a huge following on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talentsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe presenter has nearly one million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe has been presenting Champions League action since 2017Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has also tried her hand at actingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiWhile she would also like a go at singingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva loves to share snaps from her holidaysCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiDuring her time off she can be found on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati More

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      England star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk sizzles in bikini as she models new PrettyLittleThing range

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      ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks incredible in a bikini in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Jude, 20, has become the hottest property in Europe since his £115m move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.This bikini snap proved to be the matchwinner in the new collectionCredit: PrettyLittleThingJude Bellingham’s new girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks sizzling in her latest photoshootCredit: PrettyLittleThingThe Real Madrid star has scored massively off the pitchCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old Dutch beauty models for a number of brandsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHe has enjoyed huge success in his first season in Spain and is in the reckoning for the Ballon d’Or.Bellingham scored the winner for Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday to move them 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga.They are also preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final while all of England hopes he can fire the Three Lions to Euro 2024 glory this summer.Now it has been revealed that Bellingham has scored big time off the pitch after it emerged he was dating gorgeous Dutch model Laura.READ MORE ON WAGSWe reported how the stunner, 25, had been wooed with a string of visits to the star’s Spanish pad after flying her over from Amsterdam.The ex-Birmingham City ace has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, but influencer Laura spilled the beans recently to pals.She has also enjoyed success in her own right, owning her own social media consultancy agency as well as modelling for a string of brands.And Laura, who boasts 370k Insta followers, looks absolutely sizzling in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Most read in FootballThe beauty, who studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science, was the star of the show as she showcased the brand’s Summer Nights; Chasing Sunsets Collection.Laura is pictured modelling various items from beachwear, red dresses and a tight black number with high heels that shows off every inch of her figure.Jude Bellingham interview after winning Laureus Sports Breakthrough of the Year awardBut the undoubted matchwinner is the snap revealing her peachy bum as she poses seductively in a bikini next to  a rock.It remains to be seen what her parents think about her dating one of the planet’s most-famous footballers.However, Bellingham got the seal of approval from Rio Ferdinand, who joked last week that he’s the type of man you’d want your daughter to “bring home”.That was after he returned to these shores to help Madrid dump holders Manchester City out of the Champions League.Meet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon Boon
      LAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.
      The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.
      Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
      From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.
      Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.
      She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.
      It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!
      Click here to find out more about Laura.
      Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news here.

      Meanwhile, after university, Laura founded Bobby Rose Agency, a content and consultancy agency that focuses on growing companies.She is represented by modelling agency The Four Models, which is based in Manchester. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not known how the pair, who follow each other on Instagram, met.But we reported how she recently revealed all to friends.Laura is represented by modelling agency The Four ModelsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHer latest shoot was for the hugely-popular PrettyLittleThingCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura looked radiant in red during this snapCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe boasts almost 400k followers on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingAnd she regularly posts sexy snaps to keep her fans entertainedCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied ScienceCredit: PrettyLittleThingshe revealed all about her and Bellingham’s romance to make-up artists at a modelling gigCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe and the Real Madrid star follow each other on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingBellingham is hoping for success with club and country over the next two monthsCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea risk dressing room REVOLT if they sack Pochettino despite boss slamming his players after Arsenal thrashing

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      CHELSEA risk a dressing room revolt if they sack Mauricio Pochettino this summer.Despite accusing his players of “giving up” in Tuesday’s 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal, the players remain loyal to the manager as a turbulent season lurches towards the end.Chelsea risk a dressing room revolt from player if they sack Mauricio PochettinoThat is despite Pochettino slamming Chelsea stars after their loss to ArsenalChelsea’s £1billion squad believe Pochettino is steadily generating a sense of unity within the camp even though results have been wildly erratic.The young team assembled at huge cost also believe the Argentine head coach is doing the best he can in tough circumstances with a huge injury list in a squad that is massively inexperienced.A source told SunSport: “They are all buying into what Poch is trying to do. The problems at Chelsea are not all his fault. Some of the players think he is the best man-manager in the business. “If Poch gets sacked it won’t go down well at all. He is not the problem.”Read More on ChelseaChelsea insist it is ‘business as usual’ in the aftermath of their heaviest ever defeat to their London rivals and that there is still plenty to play for. But it is understood a review will take place at the end of the season. Chelsea end the campaign at home to Bournemouth on May 19 and are in an uphill battle to qualify for Europe next season.Former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino, 52, will have 12 months left on his two-year contract come June.Axing him in the summer would make him the third managerial casualty in just two years since Chelsea were bought out by the American Clearlake Capital investment firm.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThomas Tuchel and Graham Potter both fell foul of the new ownership regime which has turned Chelsea’s traditional business model of buying expensive, established stars on its head.They have since embarked on a record-breaking spending spree buying up what they consider to be young, elite players with potential and placing them on lengthy contracts of up to eight years.7 times Arsenal vs Chelsea games EXPLODEDChelsea’s players were given the day off on Wednesday to let the dust settle on their heaviest Premier League loss since being smashed 6-0 by Manchester City in 2019.Some of the younger members of the team which was hopelessly overwhelmed by Arsenal, were said to be “distraught” in the immediate aftermath of the Emirates match.SunSport also understands the away dressing room was quiet after the game – with boss Pochettino preferring to send his downcast players head home and ponder the result instead of risking heated fallouts in the immediate aftermath of the humbling defeat.The players are expecting a full team meeting when they resume training on Thursday with just 48 hours to prepare for Saturday’s tough trip to Champions League-chasing Aston Villa. More

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      Incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot snubbed Tottenham, hates defending and has a PASS named after him

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      ARNE SLOT was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.Arne Slot has thrived at Feyenoord after landing his big chanceCredit: EPAAs he player, Slot had a pass named after himCredit: GettyLike another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.“The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBram van Polen was Slot’s team-mate when he ended his playing career with a three-year spell back at first pro club PEC Zwolle.Van Polen, now Zwolle captain, saw Slot the coach emerging in their spell together and said: “You sometimes still see things in the game at Feyenoord.“The Arne Slot ball still exists with us at PEC and Kokcu [Feyenoord’s Turkish playmaker] also wants to play those type of passes.“We also did a lot of pressing and played exactly the same as Feyenoord now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“It doesn’t surprise me that he plays like that.”It is also no surprise that Slot is high on Liverpool’s shortlist to succeed Jurgen Klopp, just as Ten Hag was an attractive candidate for United.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersIn fact, but for the pandemic, Slot might have put himself in a position to be considered by United as well or at least raised questions about Ten Hag’s credentials.After cutting his teeth at Cambuur, Slot moved to AZ Alkmaar in 2017 as assistant before becoming head coach for the 2019/20 season.In March 2020, AZ won 2-0 at Ajax to put themselves level on points with Ten Hag’s defending champions with nine games to go.But when Covid-19 took hold, the Dutch season was abandoned, denying Slot the chance to win his first title. In contrast, the Premier League campaign resumed later in the year and Klopp was able to guide Liverpool to their first championship for three decadesSlot had another bump in the road when AZ found out in December 2020 that he had been talking to Feyenoord about replacing outgoing boss Dick Advocaat.He was sacked and spent six months playing golf before taking up the post in Rotterdam.Who are these famous footballers?
      Slot showed he could mix it with the best even before his first season began.After a bad-tempered friendly against Atletico Madrid, he and Diego Simeone got physical.Slot later explained: “At that moment, at the end of the match, I turned to Simeone to tell him how passionate he was even in a friendly match.”Then, he misinterpreted the smile I had at that moment and pushed me.”Feyenoord reached the Europa Conference League final in Slot’s debut campaign, losing to Jose Mourinho’s Roma.Although Ten Hag led Ajax to a third title in a row, it was Slot who won the Netherlands’ Manager of the Year award.Slot has plenty of what Liverpool look for in a managerCredit: RexDutch tacticians have struggled in the Premier LeagueCredit: RexTen Hag left for Old Trafford that summer of 2022 but key Feyenoord players Luis Sinisterra and Marcos Senesi also moved to the Premier League, to Leeds and Bournemouth, and other sales left the Rotterdam club looking short of quality and depth.Yet Slot took Feyenoord to their first Dutch title for six years, playing an exciting brand of football with a team mostly aged 24 or under.His simple approach saw his players to press for the full 90 minutes in order to defend from the front before looking to control possession.Slot believes that Jose Mourinho-style defensive football is more tiring and also less stimulating for players – and his results speak for themselves.Like Klopp, he is said to be an expert man-manager who communicates clearly to his players what he expects from them.Slot turned down the chance to join Tottenham last year and signed a new deal with Feyenoord.Feyenoord did not get out of their Champions League group, despite beating both Celtic and Lazio, and lost their title to a PSV side having an incredible season.But Slot led the club to Dutch Cup triumph recently and his star remains in the ascendent.It’s fair to say coaches from the Netherlands have had mixed fortunes in England.No Dutchman has won a Premier League title and former Eredivisie champions like Louis van Gaal, Frank de Boer and now Ten Hag have all found life tough, for various reasons.READ MORE SUN STORIESSlot ticks a lot of boxes for Liverpool. His teams have consistently played attractive football and competed with rivals with even bigger budgets. He improves players and gives youngsters a chance. He is funny, likeable and charismatic.But to match Klopp’s achievements, Slot will have to do better than any of his compatriots, including Ten Hag. More

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      Next Manchester United manager odds: Gareth Southgate leads betting as Ten Hag set to be replaced, Graham Potter trails

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE is the favourite in the betting to be the next Manchester United manager.The England boss has overtaken a list of huge names to be the frontrunner to replace Erik ten Hag, who looks set to be replaced in the summer.Southgate fave for Man Utd job ahead of Potter as club poised to replace Ten HagCredit: GettyTen Hag watched on as his United side threw away a 3-0 lead against Coventry to eventually scrape through on penalties after a cruel offside call denied Coventry a famous win.It’s the second successive FA Cup final for United but even a win there doesn’t look like being enough for Ten Hag to save his job.Southgate is reportedly the number one choice of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with new technical director Jason Wilcox set to have his input. He leads the betting with Paddy Power at 7/2.Southgate’s appointment is said to be universally welcome by those in the club, including the United players.His contract with the FA runs out in December of this year, meaning this summer’s Euros could be his last in charge – after shelving talks on his future until after the tournament.Regardless of the outcome, he could look to leave on a high should England finally get over the line, or admit defeat and hand the reins to someone else having disappointed on the continental stage yet again.Next Man Utd manager oddsPaddy Power prices

      Gareth Southgate 7/2
      Graham Potter 5/1
      Thomas Tuchel 6/1
      Julian Nagelsmann 9/1
      Ruben Amorim 10/1
      Roberto De Zerbi 11/1
      Zinedine Zidane 12/1

      Either way, he could be looking for a fresh challenge after the summer and Old Trafford could present itself nicely.He’s also worked with incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth at the FA, which also sways things in his favour.Although the same could also be said for Graham Potter, who worked with Ashworth at Brighton, and is the current second favourite at 5/1.Potter has remained out of work since his sacking from Chelsea at the beginning of last year though has been linked with several top flight roles – including topping the betting for the United job for much of the season until now.Thomas Tuchel is still set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season despite steering them to the Champions League last four and he’s next at 6/1.Julian Nagelsmann is 9/1 with Ruben Amorim – linked with West Ham and Liverpool this week – a 10/1 chance.Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi (11/1) and Zinedine Zidane (12/1) will both be linked with Europe’s top jobs coming this summer.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table with shock champions crowned after Arsenal’s demolition job on Chelsea

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted how the Premier League season will end – and it’s good news for Arsenal fans. The Gunners extended their lead at the top of the table after hammering Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates. So in the latest crunching of numbers, it’s looking good for Gooners. BonusCodeBets’ SuperComputer works as a probability model, predicting the outcome of every Premier League match. It estimates the outcome of each remaining fixture based on a team’s current strength based on factors such as table position and form. In their latest reading, it has Arsenal finishing the league top on 85 points with defending champions City a point behind in second. READ MORE IN football Liverpool would also miss out by the same margin while Aston Villa would get their first taste of a top four finish and Champions League football. Missing out on Europe’s elite would be Tottenham and Newcastle.Manchester United are predicted to finish in seventh, which would surely seal manager Erik ten Hag’s sacking. Look away Chelsea fans as the Blues come in at 11th, not far off their worst-ever Prem finish of 14th in 1994. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt would mean West Ham, Fulham and Brighton all finishing above the West Londoners. Facing the drop is Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton with Nottingham Forest just about surviving. That is despite being hit with a four-point deduction in March after breaking financial rules.Mauricio Pochettino accuses Chelsea players of ‘giving up’ in gutless 5-0 loss to Arsenal saying ‘there is no excuse’ More

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      Jurrien Timber wants a ‘beautiful’ impact on Arsenal’s title charge after ending eight-month absence with a SCREAMER

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      JURRIEN TIMBER is ready to make a “beautiful” impact on Arsenal’s title run-in after his long-awaited injury return.The Dutch full-back signed for the Gunners from Ajax last summer for £34.2m – but suffered a serious knee rupture on the opening day of the campaign back in August.Jurrien Timber netted at Ewood Park – his first appearance in a match since August 12Credit: GettyTimber suffered an ACL rupture against Nottingham Forest on the Prem’s opening dayCredit: GettyEight months on and the 22-year-old is finally ready for first team selection once more, and is even in contention to be in the squad to face Tottenham on Sunday.Boss Mikel Arteta – who believes Timber can be a transformational figure for the club in future years – wanted the player to get some match experience before a senior comeback.He has done just that, playing the first half of the under-21s’ 2-2 draw with Blackburn at Ewood Park, scoring a screamer inside eight minutes.And with Arsenal chasing a first Premier League title in 20 years in a fierce race with Manchester City and Liverpool, Timber is desperate to make an impact.read more on arsenalHe said: “We’re doing really well. The last couple of weeks have been tough, obviously out of the Champions League, but we’re still in the mix, we’re still there.“I’m glad that I can be a part of it and let’s see what the last couple of weeks can bring. I hope something beautiful. The boys have been texting me. I can’t wait. It will be fun.”On his goal – a right-footed curler into the top corner – Timber added: “I didn’t realise I was even scoring a goal, because I don’t score a lot, maybe that’s changed since my rehab!”Since the injury against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates on August 12, Timber has undergone extensive rehab work in a bid to get back before the end of this term.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERArteta has remarked on several occasions how strong Timber now looks, and has been amazed at the Netherlands international’s recovery speed.Ahead of tonight’s clash against Chelsea, Arteta said: “He’s been training really well. He looks ready. He needs that exposure.’Nothing is authentic about this club’ – Arsenal fans brutally trolled for bizarre ‘Ford Fiesta’ chant in Munich“After that, we’ll assess whether [the Spurs game] comes at the right time or too fast. We’ll try to get him with us for the final games.“At the moment, [the Euros] looks really far because he hasn’t played any football. So, let’s see if he can contribute in an impactful way to our system.”Timber said: “It’s been eight months, you know. I still don’t really know how to feel, but just being out there feels amazing. I feel happy, feel blessed to be out there.”Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him.

      The left-back position is now one of serious strength for Arsenal, but one that will give Arteta serious headaches at the end of this season and the start of the next.Oleksandr Zinchenko has had a mixed season, impressive with ball at feet but often vulnerable in defence, while Takehiro Tomiyasu – who signed a contract extension until 2026 last month – has slotted in well when needed. Jakub Kiwior, a central defender by trade, has surprised many with his displays as a makeshift left-back, but was heavily exposed by the pace of Leroy Sane in their Champions League quarter final first leg against Bayern Munich. More

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      Seven managers who could replace Ten Hag at Man Utd after losing the fans in front of new owners in Wembley horror show

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      ERIK TEN HAG’s position as Manchester United manager is under increasing threat after the club’s Wembley horror show.The manager has struggled to improve the team since his arrival in 2022.Erik ten Hag could get the chop at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyManchester United were millimetres from suffering a humiliating exit in the FA Cup to Coventry City.The Championship side had a late winning goal ruled out for offside before the Red Devils prevailed via a penalty shootout.Ten Hag appeared to be on thin ice ahead of the game as Man United were knocked out of the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group.The club is also on course to finish outside of the top four and miss out on European football altogether next season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan United currently find themselves in 7th place, with Chelsea just three points behind with a game in hand.Despite progressing to the final, Ten Hag’s stock has fallen even further as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Avram Glazer watched on from the stands.It could prove to be the final nail in the coffin that convinces the club to part ways with the Dutchman at the end of the season.This means the club will be back in the market for a new manager for the seventh time since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013 – Here we take a look at who could come through the door…Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThomas TuchelThomas Tuchel is one option for Man UnitedCredit: EPAThe former Chelsea manager is set to be out of work this summer as he leaves Bayern Munich.Despite a disappointing season in Germany, Tuchel has still got the club into a Champions League semi-final.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowHe has won trophies in Germany, France and England during his career.Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane has not managed in three yearsCredit: ReutersThe French manager has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.However, Zidane is still very highly regarded for his success with the LaLiga giants.Over two spells at the club, he won two league titles and three Champions League titles.Kieran McKennaKieran McKenna has done an impressive job at Ipswich TownCredit: PAThe Ipswich Town boss has caught the eye over the last couple of seasons for his work in the Football League.He led the Tractor Boys to the CHampionship from League One and is now battling for a promotion spot to the Premier League.The Northern Irishman knows the Red Devils well, having spent two years in charge of the U18s side.Michael CarrickMichael Carrick is doing a fine job at MiddlesbroughCredit: GettyAnother manager who is dazzling in the Championship.Carrick has earned plaudits for his impressive Middlesborough side that has challenged for a playoff spot in the last two seasons.Like McKenna, Carrick knows the necessary culture at Man United, having played at the club for 12 years.Gareth SouthgateGareth Southgate could be available after the EurosCredit: GettyThe England manager will be out of contract later this year and could make the switch after the Euros.Southgate has taken the Three Lions to a World Cup semi-final and Euros final during his tenure as boss.Should Southgate get the job at Old Trafford he would already have relationships with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.Graham PotterGraham Potter is rated by Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: PALike Zidane, Potter has been out of work for a while having been sacked by Chelsea last season.Despite the disastrous reign at Stamford Bridge, Sir Jim Ratcliffe still views Potter as an attractive option.The Englishman has proved he can build a team as seen by his success at Brighton and Hove Albion and Swansea City.Julian NagelsmannJulian Nagelsmann is currently managing GermanyCredit: AFPNagelsmann could be an unlikely candidate as he is contracted to Germany until after the 2026 World Cup.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, reports have suggested that his deal could be void should the team fail to get out of the group stage at the Euros.If that is the case, then United could make a move to tempt the former Bayern Munich manager back to club football.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More