Latest: Erik ten Hag denies reports of disunity in Manchester United dressing room

Manchester United ban numerous outlets from attending a pre-match press conference

DEFIANT: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Under-fire Erik ten Hag is convinced he retains the backing of Manchester United's players after the club were angered by reports he had lost some of the dressing room.

The Dutchman's challenging second campaign in charge continued on Saturday night, when a lifeless display saw the Red Devils fall to a meek 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.