'It's on our minds' – Jonny Evans admits Erik ten Hag sack talk is affecting Man Utd players with Dutch manager's future up in the air after Aston Villa stalemate

Jonny Evans admits that speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag's future is affecting Manchester United's players.

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• United drew with Aston Villa
• Ten Hag's job remains on the line
• Evans gives insight into mentality

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  United drew 0-0 with Villa at Villa Park in the second game of two that were reportedly set to decide the future of ten Hag as the club's manager. United drew with Porto in the Europa League in midweek and also took a point in the Premier League on Sunday, but Evans has now claimed that the uncertainty surrounding their manager is taking a toll.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  United have endured their worst start to a Premier League season ever and sit 14th in the table, just five points clear of the relegation zone and six behind the top four. They have only won one of their last five league games.

• WHAT EVANS SAID

  Evans told BBC Match of the Day: "That was the important thing to show the spirit in the team. Everyone competed as much as they could. That's a pleasing thing to see. You never have everyone available throughout the season. It's important everyone coming in is ready to go when they're ready."

  On Ten Hag being under pressure, he added: "It does affect the players. It's on our minds too. I think the more experience I've got in my career I've made sure I do everything you I to be ready and give everything I can to the team."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  After the international break, United face Brentford in the Premier League. It is unclear if Ten Hag will still be in charge with minority owners INEOS under pressure to make a decision on his future.