Manchester City eventually ran out convincing winners over Manchester United in the derby at the weekend.

Yet, Erik ten Hag said afterwards that the gap in quality between the two sides wasn’t that big..

Is he right?

And if there is a summer of sweeping changes at United, is this likely to also mean a change of manager at Old Trafford?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein & Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell.

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Will Ten Hag ever close the gap on Man City?