Erik ten Hag praised the Manchester United fans for their support for his team during the 1-0 win against Aston Villa, with more protests against the ownership of the Glazer family taking place around the fixture.
Thousands of fans marched towards Old Trafford from the city centre before the game and then only entered the ground after 18 minutes, in a pointed reference to the 18-year ownership of the Glazers.
The final deadline for bids to buy the club passed on Friday and a takeover could be edging closer, but fans on the protest were demanding a full sale rather than any deal that would see some of the Glazers stay in charge of the club.