Erik ten Hag’s side had failed to score in three of their last four Premier League matches before facing Aston Villa, and they rarely threatened today. A point halts some of the bleeding, but they remain in the bottom half of the league table with one of their lowest points totals ever after seven matches.

Manchester United have now failed to score a single goal in each of their last three outings, having also been held to a goalless draw at winless Crystal Palace after a 3-0 hammering at home against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has played down the mounting pressure on his future at the club, claiming that he has the backing from the board. United played out a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday,