Even with a victory on challenging ground, United never appeared likely to score due to a lack of generated opportunities.

So far this season, United has managed only five goals in the Premier League, marking the lowest total in the club’s history for the first seven games of a season.

In their last three Premier League matches, United has not scored, going 308 minutes without a goal.

Against Villa, the Red Devils had 45% possession, while their opponents controlled 55%. Out of ten total attempts, Erik ten Hag’s side managed to get four shots on target.

Conversely, Villa managed to test Andre Onana just once, despite taking a total of 11 shots.

Jonny Evans had a standout performance for the Reds. Evans, who plays with Harry Maguire at the center of the team’s defense, was an unexpected addition to the starting lineup.

The Northern Irishman stopped one shot and made three clearances. In addition, he made four tackles.

He engaged in seven ground fights, coming out on top six times. He successfully completed five of the five air challenges that he entered.