Erik ten Hag says everyone is on same page over Man Utd ‘long-term project’

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted everyone at the club was “on the same page” after his side battled to a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.

Ten Hag’s position is under renewed scrutiny following the humbling home defeat to Tottenham and Thursday’s Europa League draw in Porto.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sidestepped a question about Ten Hag’s position ahead of the trip to Villa Park, where he watched on as the visitors earned a point in a low-quality contest.

Asked if he will speak to members of the club’s hierarchy while at Villa Park, Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “We always speak, we speak every week.

“We are all onboard together, on one page. We know where we are working to, it’s a long-term project and we have to keep improving the process.

“We have proved in two very tough away games this is a team and you show the togetherness and the spirit, but also the belief and the faith they have.”

Veteran defender Jonny Evans turned in a man-of-the-match performance and was pleased to help secure a result for his under-fire manager.

“It was great for him to see that, you could see that everyone was running themselves into the ground and I’m pleased for him he got a half-decent result today,” Evans told Sky Sports.

"It's a privilege to play for this club"