Jamie Carragher has used examples from the past to suggest Erik ten Hag's fate as Manchester United manager could be sealed depending on how they fare against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
In his column for The Telegraph, the former Liverpool man said: "Managerial changes have often followed the realisation one club has fallen too far behind their north-west neighbour, and particularly poor showings in this fixture for coaches who are already under pressure have a habit of setting the stopwatch for the end of a reign.
"Brendan Rodgers’ fate was sealed after defeat by United in September 2015, as it later emerged FSG had their first meetings with [Jurgen] Klopp in New York shortly after.
"Jose Mourinho was sacked as United manager after defeat at Anfield in 2018, the hot-blooded reaction to being outplayed demanding immediate reassurance to the fanbase a change of directions was afoot.
"Three years later, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked within a month of a 5-0 loss at Old Trafford."
Ten Hag has been unlucky with injuries this season but he will have Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund back for this fixture.
The pressure is building on the boss to win the FA Cup as they are out of all other competitions.
Finishing among the top four Premier League spots is also challenging, meaning Ten Hag has his work cut out.
