Erik ten Hag was flanked by Manchester United chief John Murtough and Steve McClaren for defeat at Crystal Palace yesterday.

The Dutchman is due to replace Ralf Rangnick at the helm this summer, but he got to work early by travelling to Selhurst Park to watch United play.

He was accompanied by McClaren, who will join ten Hag in the dugout next term as a first-team coach.

McClaren is returning for his second spell at the club, having worked under Sir Alex Ferguson for the Red Devils between 1999 and 2001.

Ten Hag's assistant, Mitchell van der Gaag, who was also his colleague at Ajax, was also in attendance to take in the action.

United still had something to play for at Palace as they look to end their wretched season on a high note and secure Europa League qualification.

However, Ten Hag's presence in South London did not galvanise the Red Devils on the pitch, as they instead slumped to yet another defeat. Defeat for West Ham, however, saw United qualify for next season's Europa League.