That is where United are right now, moving from game to game and deciding whether it is good enough. It feels very unsatisfactory and after the series of results United have had, they are only one defeat from a major crisis.

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.

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has shared his prediction for Aston Villa vs Manchester United at Villa Park, a match that could decide Erik ten Hag's future.