Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has admitted speculation surrounding the future or manager Erik ten Hag "does affect the players".Sunday's 0-0 draw at Aston Villa was needed for under-pressure Ten Hag after last weekend's 3-0 home humiliation to Tottenham but meant the Red Devils go into the November international break without a win in five matches.

The squad at Manchester United have been affected by constant speculation over the future of Erik ten Hag, centre-back Jonny Evans has declared.

Jonny Evans admitted Manchester United players have been affected by uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future amid the club’s worst start to a season in the Premier League era. Evans was named player of the match in the 0-0 draw at Villa Park that left Ten Hag’s team 14th with eight points from seven games;