Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Manchester United’s senior officials continue to back him as manager following a goalless draw with Aston Villa on Sunday.
Despite mounting pressure at Old Trafford, Ten Hag’s side managed to secure a point in a sluggish contest against Villa, who struggled to find inspiration after their Champions League victory over Bayern Munich. Manchester United now sit 14th in the Premier League, marking their worst start to a season since 1989, with just two wins in their first seven matches.
When asked about his relationship with top INEOS executives, Ten Hag reiterated that he remains aligned with the club’s leadership and their long-term goals.
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“We speak every week,” he said. “We’re all on the same page and know what we’re working towards. It’s a long-term process.”
Reflecting on the match, Ten Hag added: “I think the performance was very good. We controlled the game both defensively and in possession. It’s our fourth clean sheet this season, and we showed great organisation, togetherness, and resilience as a team.”
Ten Hag highlighted recent strong performances, including against Porto and Crystal Palace, but acknowledged that chances were scarce against Villa. He also noted that key players, like Rasmus Højlund, are still working towards full fitness, while others, like Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, have impressed.
United have now drawn four of their last five matches in all competitions, with their last victory coming in a 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup in mid-September.