Jamie Carragher made a dire prediction for Man Utd following the Fulham win

Another failure to make the top four will be enough to see Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lose his job, according to Jamie Carragher.

The Ten Hag signed a contract extension at Old Trafford in the summer after guiding the Red Devils to a shock FA Cup victory over Manchester City – his second trophy in two seasons with the club following their 2023 EFL Cup final success against Newcastle.

However, United struggled mightily in the Premier League, dropping to eighth place and finishing eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, only winning the FA Cup enough to secure the Europa League.

With that in mind, the Ten Hag is under a lot of pressure to perform well this season, but at least he saw his side get off to a good start as Joshua Zirkzee's late goal secured a 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford in their Premier League opener. .

Jamie Carragher makes Man Utd prediction

Speaking after United's win over the Cottagers, former Liverpool and England defender Carragher dismissed suggestions that the Red Devils would be involved in the title race.

In fact, Carragher even expressed his belief that the Ten Hag could face a fight to stay at Old Trafford.

“United's target should be in the top four. “I think if Manchester United miss out on the Champions League places again, it would be difficult to see Erik ten Hag here next season,” the 46-year-old told Sky Sports.

“What they should be aware of is falling at any time in that area. They don't have to stay in the top four but they have to stay within touching distance.

“If they start getting into a situation where they're seven or eight points behind in November or December, I think that's when he might have a problem.

“But I don't think anyone here thinks that United will be in contention for the title. They are determined to try to get there but they have to make sure they are in the Champions League next season.”