Thanks to goals from Leon Bailey and Lucas Digne, the hosts quickly took a 2-0 lead.
Although Luke Shaw’s deflection shot gave United a point, Villa’s Jacob Ramsey scored once more.
When asked where the game was decided, Ten Hag responded to Sky Sports, “The start of the first half and start of the second half.”
“We had the option to return in between. The second quarter of the first half was excellent, and we reclaimed the goal. However, giving up a goal so soon after the half on the counter is unacceptable.
Ten Hag was questioned over his knowledge of the lineup that Unai Emery will line up his team against.
Our players are seasoned, but you must have good organization and refrain from giving up goals, he retorted.
It was completely unneeded. You must stay cohesive, compact, prevail in your conflicts, and maintain your focus—all things we failed to achieve. The first step is to follow the rules. It is depressing.