Manchester United’s struggles under Erik ten Hag continued with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park. This result further deepened the club’s crisis, extending their winless streak to five games and marking their worst start to a Premier League season since the 1989-90 campaign.
With only two wins, two draws, and three losses in their first seven games, United sit in the bottom half of the table with just eight points. This tally mirrors the challenging start they experienced under Sir Alex Ferguson in 1989-90, when the team finished 13th in the league, his lowest finish during his tenure at the club.
The pressure is mounting on Ten Hag, with his side struggling to secure victories and growing concerns about their inability to close out games. The Dutchman now faces uncertainty regarding his future, as Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently distanced himself from decisions concerning the manager’s job, stating, “I like Erik. I think he’s a very good coach, but at the end of the day, it’s not my call.”
With fans and club executives growing increasingly impatient, Ten Hag will need a dramatic turnaround in form to keep his position at Old Trafford.