“Drives me crazy!” – Gary Neville furious with Manchester United goalkeeper in Villa win

Gary Neville expressed his frustration at both Aston Villa and Manchester United’s approach to the crucial top-six battle on Sunday evening.

United, having been level with their hosts heading into the final 20 minutes after Douglas Luiz’s equaliser, had initially taken the lead through Rasmus Hojlund in the first half amidst pressure from Unai Emery’s side.

Villa responded effectively to the goal, with poor finishing contributing to their delay in getting back into the game earlier. However, as both sides assessed the crucial nature of the match, Neville expressed his frustration with the management of the situation.

Neville’s frustration extended beyond just the overall management of the game; he also repeatedly criticised the tactics employed by both teams, particularly their approach to building from the defence. He highlighted their tendency to draw opposition forwards in before attempting to launch counterattacks seemingly out of nowhere.

“It just drives me crazy,” Neville furiously stated, via Manchester Evening News, about Andre Onana slowly taking his time to release the ball.

Ultimately, Ten Hag’s decision to persist with his team’s tactical approach seemed to pay off. Scott McTominay’s late header secured a crucial win for the Red Devils on the road, narrowing the gap to just five points between them and their newfound European rivals.