Erik ten Hag continues to take the rap for Manchester United's ongoing poor form, but John Roycroft thinks little will change while many of the senior players remain at Old Trafford. Whoever is in charge.

There is no denying that Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers ever in the game, but until he grabs the Champions League title with Manchester City he will always remain in the shadow of the great bosses of the English game. That may well change tonight writes, John Roycroft.

Even though he has just been named the new Aston Villa manager, speculation already started on when Steven Gerrard will return to his boyhood club of Liverpool. But John Roycroft points out the pitfalls any rushed return may await Gerrard should he ever replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield