What was supposed to be the week from hell for Erik ten Hag has ended in two battling away draws that neither force the hand of the Manchester United hierarchy nor offer them the indisputable trigger point that compels them to make a change.

Aston Villa and Manchester United shared the spoils in an underwhelming 0-0 draw at Villa Park. With both sides having been in European action in midweek, albeit to varying degrees of success, there was a lethargic feel to Sunday’s clash.