Man Utd Fighting to Turn Season Around?

Jonny Evans says Manchester United’s players are sticking together and fighting hard to pull themselves out of a slump that has led to feverish speculation over the future of manager Erik ten Hag.

Sunday’s fighting 0-0 draw at flying high Aston Villa made sure the Red Devils stumbled into the international break without a win in five matches in all competitions.

Despite the struggles of the team, Ten Hag still believes he has the backing from the hierarchy-men who will meet on Tuesday on a pre-planned monthly meeting.

Experienced centre-back Evans, a surprise starter on Sunday, admits speculation “does affect the players” but underlined the importance of the united front.

“For us, it’s about not giving in, sticking together. My experience is that you always show that on the pitch and it was pleasing we did that today.”

The Villa Park stalemate came a week after an alarming 3-0 home collapse to Tottenham. Days later the team blew a two-goal lead at Porto before scraping a 3-3 draw.

United showed spirit to level at the death in Portugal and their togetherness was visible in Birmingham, both during the game and in a pre-match huddle.