Michael Carrick made two changes to his Manchester United side following their impressive comeback against Roma in the Champions League last week. Noussair Mazraoui and Youri Tielemans came into the starting XI, replacing Ayden Heaven and the injured Carlos Baleba, respectively, for a crucial Premier League encounter. United headed into the fixture desperately needing three points to climb out of the relegation zone, having failed to win a league match since August.

However, the hosts made a disastrous start, finding themselves 2-0 behind inside the opening four minutes, the earliest they had ever conceded two goals in a Premier League match. United responded positively, though, with Bruno Fernandes converting from the penalty spot in the 16th minute to reduce the deficit. The home side grew in confidence and began to dominate proceedings, creating several opportunities before finally drawing level just before half-time, as Tielemans scored his first United goal.

Any optimism around Old Trafford quickly faded after the restart, as Aston Villa once again started brightly. Diogo Dalot conceded a penalty shortly after the interval, before Leon Goretzka capitalised on some calamitous defending from a Villa free-kick to restore the visitors' two-goal advantage.

United struggled to find a way back into the contest, although Mason Mount came close when his effort struck the post. However, two substitutions proved decisive in sparking a late revival. Patrick Dorgu produced an excellent solo run before picking out Joshua Zirkzee, who finished confidently in the 92nd minute to give the hosts renewed hope.

The goal injected fresh belief into Carrick's side, who suddenly sensed an opportunity to snatch an unlikely equaliser. Dorgu once again stepped up, this time taking on the role of goalscorer, as he found the net in the dying moments to complete a remarkable comeback and secure a dramatic point for United.

Roy Keane isn't one to mince his words when it comes to his opinions towards his former club, frequently criticising United for their poor performances, something that has been a regular occurrence in recent seasons.

After the terrible display that United put on against Aston Villa, you would expect Keane to not hold back on his criticisms of Michael Carrick's side, and, while he expressed his disappointment towards the team, he did think the Reds were worthy of some praise.

Speaking on Sky Sports, he said, “There have been question marks over this team showing a bit of fight, a bit of desire. And as bad as the game was from a football point of view they kept going until the end.They kept going, so you have to give them a little bit of praise.

But in terms of the bigger picture it's that rollercoaster of watching United. Some bits were so, so bad. Defensively, the start to the first half, the start to the second half, but they found a way to get a point when they looked dead and buried. Ultimately nowhere near good enough to try to get towards the middle of the table.”

While fans can take some positives from United's resilience and fight to salvage a draw, it does little to alleviate United's current woes, as the side still sits in the relegation zone heading into the international break, one point from safety.

United have still won just once in the league so far, with their solitary win over Ipswich coming at the end of August, and with the break approaching, the club could see this as the right moment to part ways with Carrick after a run of terrible results.

Speaking on Carrick, Keane questioned his capabilities of leading this United side forward, saying, "It's obviously difficult for the manager. Under pressure, no doubt. He talks a lot but doesn't say much. I don't know if that's a tactic. Like a politician.

He keeps saying we need to tighten up and there's things we need to work on. But they better get moving on that. It's the worst start in how many years, all these stats aren't very good.”