Jamie Carragher slams ‘really poor’ Man Utd star after Aston Villa draw | Football

United shared an underwhelming goalless draw with Villa on Sunday afternoon, though given their recent issues Erik ten Hag’s side will likely be content with the point.

Chances were at a premium at Villa Park, with Bruno Fernandes coming close for the visitors with a free-kick that struck the crossbar and Jaden Philogene almost scoring late on for the hosts.

Rasmus Hojlund started up top for Manchester United but, after an uneventful 64-minute display, was replaced by Zirkzee, who joined the club over the summer from Bolgona.

Zirkzee also struggled to make much of an impact and attracted criticism from Liverpool legend and Sky Sports co-commentator Carragher.

But the 24-year-old has failed to find the back of the net since then in a United team struggling for fluency in the final third.

Manchester United suffered a dismal 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford last weekend and then surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Porto on Thursday night.

‘I think drawing at Villa Park in any game is a decent result,’ Carragher added. ‘It’s a really tough place to go.

‘So Manchester United have done well, especially defensively. But we know it’s about more than just one game.’

Veteran Jonny Evans was handed a rare start for the Red Devils against Aston Villa and impressed, receiving the Player of the Match award from Carragher.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the stalemate, Evans said: ‘It wasn’t perfect and we didn’t pass as well as we’d like to. Point away from home against a good side.

‘We wanted to make sure we didn’t concede and we almost won it at the end.

‘They have good players so you’re never comfortable. You always have to be on your toes. We did well.’

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