Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, finds himself under pressure to salvage the team's season following the recent arrival of major investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe. With the club having lost half of their games and failing to score in their last four, the timing of Ratcliffe's £1.3 billion investment announcement on Christmas Eve couldn't have been more challenging for ten Hag, who is in dire need of a turnaround in results to secure his position.

Despite the fact that Ratcliffe will not assume complete control of football activities until February, his significant investment means he will still have influence at Old Trafford. As United prepare to face Aston Villa, ten Hag has called for a response from his players after the team dropped to eighth place in the Premier League table. He emphasized the need for a collective effort, stating, "We know what the standard is at Manchester United, and we have to win as a team."

Acknowledging the responsibility that both he and the players bear, ten Hag stressed the importance of every individual contributing fully to the team's efforts. He emphasized the need for players, both senior and young, to step up and perform, highlighting the necessity of seizing opportunities and scoring goals to secure victories. Additionally, he expressed hope that the fans would rally behind the team during what he anticipates to be a crucial match at Old Trafford.

While expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of the fans, ten Hag emphasized the need for the team to rectify their performance and approach in order to achieve success. He acknowledged the disappointment of the fans and stressed the importance of the team and himself taking the necessary steps to improve the situation.

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