“I gave him important instructions to avoid more goal and he didn’t adhere to I told him. He was busy confusing his teammates. He is the only one to blame”-Erik Ten hag has admitted flop Player is to blame for Manchester United’s Terrible loss today against Manchester City “The fans loves him but starting him is a risk. We have all seen it today”

Manchester United’s Premier League woes continued as they endured their second consecutive defeat, effectively diminishing their aspirations of securing a top-four finish. Aston Villa now holds an 11-point lead over them in fourth place.

The match initially favored United, with Marcus Rashford’s early goal granting them the lead, a position they managed to uphold until halftime under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag.

However, their advantage proved fleeting as the hosts swiftly equalized just 10 minutes into the second half, placing United under increasing pressure. Ultimately, they succumbed to a late winner from Phil Foden and a third goal from Erling Haaland shortly after.

Player performances exhibited a mixed bag, with goalkeeper Andre Onana emerging as one of United’s standout performers, making crucial saves and contributing significantly to their opening goal.

Diogo Dalot showcased commendable performance for the majority of the match, albeit experiencing a dip in form during the final stages.

Raphael Varane demonstrated defensive prowess with a solid showing, yet it fell short of preventing City’s scoring opportunities.

In contrast, Victor Lindelof struggled in an unfamiliar left-back role, while Casemiro’s performance fell below par compared to previous outings.

Kobbie Mainoo exhibited promise and adaptability, while Scott McTominay’s advanced midfield role aided in stabilizing United’s midfield, albeit at the expense of their attacking prowess.

Alejandro Garnacho remained relatively subdued throughout the game, and Bruno Fernandes found it challenging to exert his usual influence due to United’s struggles in maintaining possession.

While Rashford’s early goal provided a moment of optimism, his overall performance was deemed satisfactory but lacked significant impact beyond the early goal.