Manchester United is currently in 16th place in the Premier League table and a defeat to Aston Villa could lead to them dropping to 17th place, just above the relegation zone. The team's supporters are unhappy with the current state of the club, citing financial mismanagement and neglect of the stadium.

A supporters' group, The 1958, has been at the forefront of the protests. They claim that the Glazer family's takeover of the club in 2005 marked the beginning of the end for Manchester United's soul and community. They argue that the family's focus on profits has led to the club's financial struggles and the neglect of the stadium.

The group's statement also criticizes Sir Alex Ferguson, a former manager of the club, for his support of the Glazers. They claim that Ferguson's success on the pitch masked the underlying problems with the club's finances and management.

The supporters group believes that the club's debt, which is over a billion pounds, is a result of the Glazers' financial exploitation. They argue that hundreds of millions of pounds have been taken from the club to service the debt, while the Glazers continue to receive dividends. The group also claims that the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe has led to job losses and further suffering for the fanbase.

The supporters group wants the Glazers to leave the club, stating that they were never welcome and will never be welcome.