Erik ten Hag and his stars faced discontent from the home crowd after their club failed to secure a victory against their relegation-threatened rivals. Despite initially leading through Antony, a costly foul by Andre Onana allowed their opponents to score from a penalty late in the game. This draw leaves United in sixth place, with Newcastle gaining ground on them after a win over Sheffield United.

With increasing scrutiny on ten Hag’s future since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 27.7 per cent stake in the club, the performance did little to reassure. Criticism over a substitution was not uncommon for ten Hag this season. Following the match, ten Hag acknowledged the team had put themselves in a difficult position, expressing frustration at letting the win slip away.

He noted a strong start, but admitted losing control in the first half. Despite dominating the second half, United gave away the game at the end, prompting ten Hag’s frustration at the missed opportunity for three points and a clean sheet.