Not a single shot on target registered by Manchester United against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

Manchester United’s alarming away form continued as they were held to an uninspiring 0-0 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side failed to register a shot on target in the Europa League for the very first time as their winless run on the road stretched to a concerning 10 games.

United were indebted to David de Gea for a string of second-half saves as they escaped with a point that leaves them second behind Group L leaders Partizan on goal difference, who they face on October 24.

But that slight positive for Solskjaer was undone by the loss of Jesse Lingard to injury late on, leaving the United boss’ attacking options further depleted ahead of his attempt to head off a gruelling run of away fixtures.

“It’s a good point away from home against a difficult opponent on a tough surface,” summarised Solskjaer.

Player ratings

AZ Alkmaar: Bizot (6), Sugawara (7), Vlaar (7), Wuytens (7), Wijndal (7), Midtsjo (6), De Wit (7), Koopmeiners (7), Stengs (7), Idrissi (7), Boadu (7).

Subs: Hatzidiakos (n/a).

Man Utd: De Gea (6), Dalot (7), Lindelof (6), Rojo (6), Williams (7), Fred (5), Matic (6), Mata (6), Gomes (5), James (6), Greenwood (6).

Subs: McTominay (5), Lingard (5), Rashford (5).

Man of the Match: Yukinari Sugawara