BBC Sport asked Manchester United fans about a club issue not currently talked about – among the suggestions was whether “player power” was an issue, amid manager turnover in recent years at Old Trafford.

We asked BBC Sport’s chief football news reporter Simon Stone what he thinks:

There has been talk of “player power” at United, but I’m not sure that gets to the heart of the problem.

I haven’t had the feeling that the United team has turned against Erik ten Hag, but rather the belief that they didn’t really understand what he was trying to achieve.

The reality is that in any club it is easier to get rid of the coach than to get rid of a squad full of players, especially if many of those players have been signed by said coach.

The other aspect at United is the disturbing realization that some of the players are not as good as their reputation suggests.

It is evident that to reach the level they have, they must have exceptional ability.

However, many also have significant flaws, which is why the club has found it difficult to achieve consistency over a considerable period of time.

Recruitment is always key. That has been the main problem, not that the players conspire against the coach.