Erik ten Hag's job is far from safe at Manchester United despite their FA Cup win over Liverpool with three names apparently 'put forward' to replace him.
The Dutchman was delighted at full time as the Red Devils battled to a memorable 4-3 victory at Old Trafford.
Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo were all on target for the fallen giants.
And though Liverpool scored through Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliot, it wasn't enough for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Erik ten Hag's job is far from safe at Man Utd despite their rousing FA Cup win over Liverpool
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After the game, Ten Hag was relieved.
He punched the air and beamed, knowing United are now just two FA Cup victories away from securing the historic trophy.
Yet the Daily Mail say three names have been 'put forward' when it comes to potentially replacing the Dutchman at the end of the season.
One is Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who has overseen a positive campaign for the Seagulls despite their recent European exit.
Another boss in the frame to take over from Ten Hag is Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel previously worked wonders at Chelsea, guiding the club to Champions League glory in 2021.
He is leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season following a turbulent campaign at the Allianz Arena.
But Tuchel is, it seems, still a candidate to take over at United - a job he's said to be keen on.
A third name being mooted is Graham Potter, who remains out of work following his sacking by Chelsea last year.
Potter would arguably be the least exciting name on the list of possible Ten Hag replacements.
Yet the Englishman has a proven track record of improving players, his time at Chelsea aside, while his teams also play exciting football.
It is unclear who has put the names forward, though it has previously been claimed agents have been contacting United to let them know their clients would be interested in Ten Hag's job.
The Dutchman is, for now, safe in his role.
He's confident of steering United to success, despite a season that has majorly failed to live up to expectations.
And Ten Hag, speaking after the fixture, admitted the result could yet be a huge turning point.
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Erik ten Hag was delighted after Man Utd beat Liverpool in their FA Cup clash
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"It could be but we have missed so many opportunities," he said.
"Such moments can help you. Every team needs these moments in a season.
"This could be that moment where the team can have belief and energy to do amazing things.
"When you beat Liverpool in the way we did, you can beat any opponent. So it’s up to us to prove that point."
Ten Hag then proceeded to point out that United have a young squad that needs time to develop.
Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi have been 'put forward' to replace Erik ten Hag at Man Utd
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"The first 30 minutes was the best of our season," he enthused. "It showed the future of this team is very bright.
"There is huge potential. Coming up are players who are developing very well like Diallo, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo."