Ten Hag had to make changes to a leaky defence for a crunch clash with Villa and did, with the struggling De Ligt and Martinez replaced by Maguire and 36-year-old Jonny Evans - the latter of whom earned man-of-the-match honours for his impressive display against Unai Emery’s high-flying side.

Harry Maguire was taken off at half-time during Manchester United's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa and Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has shared an update on the defender

Erik ten Hag is unsure of the severity of Harry Maguire ’s injury after the Manchester United centre-half was forced off along with Noussair Mazraoui during the goalless draw with Aston Villa. Maguire returned to the starting XI on Sunday alongside Jonny Evans with Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez dropped to the bench.