We are all on board, together, on one page,” the Manchester United manager said of his relationship with the club’s leadership after a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. The next few days will determine whether those above Ten Hag feel the same.

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.