According to a report by Daily Post on Monday, November 9, 2026, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has expressed serious concerns about his former club's defensive problems, warning that four players could put the team at risk of Premier League relegation this season.

The former Manchester United captain identified Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu following the club's disappointing 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Neville believes the repeated defensive mistakes made by the four players are putting Manchester United in a dangerous position as they continue to struggle near the bottom of the Premier League table.

Speaking on NBC Sports after the match, the former England international also criticised the club's transfer strategy, arguing that Manchester United failed to strengthen their defence adequately during the transfer window.

He said: "The reason Manchester United have conceded four goals is that they have not invested in the defence in the transfer window."

Neville also expressed disappointment with the defenders currently available to the team, suggesting that individual errors have become a recurring problem.

"The current ones are making mistake after mistake after mistake," he added.

The former United defender went on to deliver a serious warning about the players who remained on the pitch at the end of Sunday's encounter against Aston Villa.

"The defenders who finished that game [Man United vs Aston Villa] will get you relegated. Watch the defensive errors," Neville stated.

His comments came after Manchester United failed to secure all three points despite producing a determined comeback against Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

The visitors made a strong start to the encounter, taking a two-goal lead through Alysson and Nicolas Jackson.

However, Manchester United responded before half-time, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty before Youri Tielemans scored to bring the hosts level.

Aston Villa restored their two-goal advantage within eight minutes of the second half, leaving United facing another difficult challenge.

Nevertheless, the Red Devils continued to fight and eventually rescued a point through late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu, ensuring the match ended in a 4-4 draw.

Despite their determination to fight back, United's inability to prevent Aston Villa from scoring four times at Old Trafford once again exposed their defensive weaknesses.

According to the report, Manchester United have collected just eight points from their opening ten Premier League matches and remain in the relegation zone.

Their poor position has increased the pressure on manager Michael Carrick, whose future has come under growing scrutiny following the team's disappointing results.

Neville's comments have also renewed questions about Manchester United's recruitment strategy and whether their current defensive options have the quality and consistency needed to help the club move away from the relegation battle.

The former captain believes the repeated defensive mistakes could have serious consequences if improvements are not made immediately.

Carrick must now find a way to strengthen his team's defensive organisation, ensure the midfield provides sufficient protection and reduce the costly individual errors that have continued to undermine Manchester United's performances.