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How Erik ten Hag lost his grip on United: The Dutch tactician turned his back on family's real estate business and overcame tragedy to pursue his football dream. Now the coach once hailed as Man Utd's saviour, finds himself facing the axe

Manchester United have reportedly decided to sack Erik ten Hag regardless of the outcome of Saturday's FA Cup final.

The Dutch coach has endured a difficult second season at Old Trafford, finishing eighth in the Premier League - the club's lowest finish since 1990 - and falling short in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

While they have made the FA Cup showpiece at Wembley, they begin as underdogs against rivals Manchester City.

Yet despite a successful career - from leaving his small hometown in Holland, overcoming a number of personal tragedies and finally managing one of the greatest clubs in the world - he now faces the sack.