United should be achieving more than salvation from a 0-0 draw at Villa, but Ten Hag made some unexpected decisions that paid off

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to give assurances to under-fire manager Erik ten Hag while insisting a decision on the Dutchman's future is out of his hands.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to back Erik ten Hag to continue as Manchester United manager, saying ‘it’s not my call’. Ten Hag is under huge pressure at United after a poor start to the season, with the Dutchman facing a vital game at Aston Villa on Sunday.