Man Utd earn point at Villa to ease pressure on Ten Hag

Sports Desk, Oct 6 (EFE).- Manchester United and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw at Villa Park on Sunday.

The point was a welcome boost for United manager Erik Ten Hag, who has been the subject of increasingly intense media scrutiny after a lackluster start to the campaign.

Bruno Fernandes (C) of Manchester United prepares a free kick during the English Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United in Birmingham, Britain, 06 October 2024. EFE/EPA/TIM KEETON EDITORIAL USE ONLY

United have now earned two tough away draws – the first coming against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday – since being hammered 3-0 at home by Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

The closest either side came in a rather mediocre match was when Bruno Fernandes smacked a dipping freekick against the crossbar.

Youri Tielemans (L) of Aston Villa and Diogo Dalot (R) of Manchester United in action during the English Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United in Birmingham, Britain, 06 October 2024. EFE/EPA/TIM KEETON EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Aston Villa will be disappointed not to have been able to trouble United more, with Youri Tielemans’ drive that was saved by Andre Onana the best chance the home team had to break the deadlock.

The draw leaves United in 14th, while Villa are in fifth. EFE

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