Erik ten Hag makes X-rated admission during FA Cup final interview as MUTV presenter forced to issue apology

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag made an X-rated admission during one of his post-FA Cup final interviews that prompted an apology from broadcaster MUTV.

Ten Hag's United side beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley to secure their first trophy of what has been a challenging season.

Goals from academy graduates Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo were enough for United, who produced a superb performance to lift the FA Cup trophy in front of a sold-out Wembley.

Question marks over Ten Hag's future have been swirling for much of the past week, with The Guardian claiming on Friday that United had decided to part company with the Dutchman after the final.

Minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to answer questions about his manager in the mixed zone after the final - although did make a short statement praising the team for their FA Cup success.

Ten Hag, meanwhile, robustly defended his position in an interview with BBC Sport, before then providing an honest assessment about his players, coaching staff and fans during his chat with MUTV - and he even gave his verdict on United's 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month.

He said: "I am proud as well. For the players and the staff, they did an incredible job, and the fans. The whole season.

"I remember Crystal Palace a couple of weeks ago, when we played s**t, and they backed us.

"They backed us. They are incredible, and I said it last week after Newcastle, they are the best fans in the world. So I am really grateful."

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His Palace comment prompted a customary but light-hearted apology from the MUTV presenter, who said: "Excuse the language there, it's okay - Erik's not speaking in his native tongue."

But the exchange brought some laughter from pundits Wes Brown and Danny Webber, who were both celebrating another trophy won by their former club.

For Ten Hag, time will likely tell in the next few days as to his future at Old Trafford - but a clear majority of United supporters are now arguing for the club to allow him to continue as manager following his second trophy in two seasons.