'They tell me!' - Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd have voiced their support of him amid sacking rumours

After losing to Bayern Munich and Bournemouth at Old Trafford back-to-back, United were eliminated from the European competition and lost ground in the fight for the top four. This set off a disastrous week for the team. Ten Hag will take his wounded team to Liverpool on Sunday, and there are rumours that a crushing defeat might have an impact on his career. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos' impending investment at Old Trafford will bring a new power structure, and former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter is the favourite to replace Ten Hag.

Ten Hag said when asked if he had support from the club: "I feel that. They tell me. That's fine and that is OK. I am focusing on the process, I am focusing on making this team play better and making the individuals play better."

"That is my concern and what I am focusing on. No [I can't get distracted about talk of me losing my job]. That is of no concern. Now we are inconsistent and I have to work on making a squad that is going to play for longer periods at a higher level."

United are in poor form going into their matchup with Liverpool, having lost 12 of their previous 16 games, eliminated from the Champions League with just four points. Captain Bruno Fernandes is suspended for United, and Ten Hag has decided not to name his team's captain for the clash which the Red Devils lost 7-0 last season.

The Red Devils will take on Jurgen Klopp's league leaders at Anfield on Sunday, December 17 as they will look to diminish the gap between themselves and the top four with all teams struggling to build a gap to their competitors this season.