Erik ten Hag finally cottoned on to the winning formula for Man United managers – treat the press scum with the contempt they deserve and win the hearts of the crowd.

But did this display of alpha dominance come too late to save his job? We argue the case for and against.

Mark Critchley and Barney Ronay join us to look back at the FA Cup final – and forward to United’s season review. Where did it all go wrong for City? Does a glorious win secure ten Hag’s future at United? Should it?

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