Embarrassing’ – Man Utd legend tells Aston Villa they have nothing to fear at Old Trafford.
Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Paul Scholes discusses United’s crisis ahead of the Premier League clash with Villa
Manchester United icon Paul Scholes says his former club have “big problems” ahead of facing Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
The 2-0 defeat at West Ham on Saturday marked United’s worst start to a season since 1930. Erik ten Hag’s side have just one win in seven games in all competitions as they sit eighth in the Premier League.
Their home form isn’t much better either, having won just half of their eight games at Old Trafford so far. Villa meanwhile, will look to bring home the three points following their draw with Sheffield United.
Ten Hag’s side have registered 20 defeats in all competitions in 2023. This is their most in a calendar year since losing 20 in 1989.
Scoring goals has also been an issue for the team and Scholes believes it’s going to be a “very tough” weeks for the club. “Manchester United struggled last season in big away games as well – they have been naive,” he told TNT Sports (via BBC Sport).
“This year United have had so many injuries, they have been to the better players and it is a problem. United have problems, goal scoring is a big issue. They aren’t creating at all. Every single player is struggling with confidence going forward. The forward players have to step up, find some confidence and bring some threat. There is no threat to the team.
“This is a very patched up team you have to say. You spend a lot of money on players, expecting a lot more from. Not happening for [Marcus] Rashford either. The easiest thing to coach in football is defending, the hardest thing is to teach them to how to score goals. That has to come from the players. It is seriously lacking.
“It’s getting embarrassing, creativity is the big problem. The only time in the last 18 months I saw a connection was between Eriksen and Fernandes. I don’t think you will see the best of this Man Utd team before the end of January – it is going to a very tough few weeks.”
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