By Sean Walsh Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted injuries have been largely to blame for the club’s disappointing season so far. The Red Devils were expected to kick on this year after a fine debut campaign with Ten Hag at the helm, finishing third in the Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup. But United were eliminated at the group stage upon their return to the Champions League this season, while they currently sit sixth in the Premier League table. United can close the gap on Aston Villa – who currently sit fourth but could be overtaken by Tottenham Hotspur in they win…