Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he remained on the same page as the club's senior management team despite the team's worst start in the Premier League era following a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday.

The pragmatic strategy used by Ten Hag was visible from the very first minute, when goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez first got on the ball to find all 11 Man Utd bodies retreating to surround the Villa midfield. It was a sign of just how deep Man Utd were prepared to sit as they looked to nullify the Villa attack.