Explained: Why Steve McClaren expected to stay at Man Utd even if Erik ten Hag is sacked this summer

Man Utd have suffered through the entirety of the season and with new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS looking to make positive changes at the club, it is expected that Ten Hag and his coaching staff along with a few players will be shown the door. However, as per The Mirror, McClaren is set to escape the cull.

As per the report, McClaren holds a special relationship with Sir Dave Brailsford of INEOS and has earned the admiration of the club's top brass. McClaren and Brailsford reportedly developed a bond earlier on when McClaren had invited the cycling guru to talk with his Derby side a few years ago.

McClaren was also picked as the choice to take over from Ten Hag by the ownership if they were forced to show the door to the Dutchman before the end of the season. However, with the Red Devils having reached the FA Cup final, Ratcliffe and company decided to stick with the 54-year-old.

The rest of the season, especially the FA Cup final on May 25 against Manchester City, will determine whether Ten Hag will remain at the helm of the club next season or be given the sack, with a year still remaining on his contract.