Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows that pressure is mounting on his team after a run of underpar results has left them scrambling in both the Premier League and in European competition. United have not won a game since their 7-0 hammering over League One side Barnsley in the Carabao Cup and slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Tottenham last time out in the top-flight.

Manchester United put in a much-needed stoic defensive performance at Villa Park on Sunday to earn a 0-0 draw. The Red Devils, having conceded six goals in their last two games, were much more solid defensively against an in-form Aston Villa on Sunday.

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has hit out at five players in the current squad following their 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday. Scholes singled out Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee,