Manchester United scraped a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday in a Premier League clash rife with speculation surrounding the future of Erik ten Hag, whose position as manager remains under intense scrutiny.
The result sees Unai Emery’s side enter the international break sitting fifth in the league with 14 points from seven matches, while Manchester United continue their struggle, dropping to 14th in the table.
With only eight points so far, the Red Devils are still searching for a third victory this season after a string of uninspiring performances.
United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, came closest to breaking the deadlock, striking a free kick from outside the box that rattled the crossbar in the 68th minute.
As the ball rebounded off the woodwork, Antony had a golden opportunity to follow up, but he failed to find the target, missing with goalkeeper Emi Martinez stranded out of his goal.
The poor start to United’s season has only intensified the spotlight on Ten Hag. This game, in particular, was seen as crucial for the Dutchman, with the club’s top leadership, including co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and technical director Jason Wilcox, all present at Villa Park.
Their attendance fueled speculation about potential changes if results don’t improve, making the stalemate a significant moment for the embattled manager.
