Man United v Aston Villa LIVE: Rasmus Hojlund scores first Premier League goal to complete comeback win

Erik ten Hag is under immense pressure after a series of poor results and Sir Jim Ratcliffe agreeing to purchase 25 percent of the club

Struggling ten Hag says players ‘are good enough’ despite Man United’s issues

Manchester United continue to endure their latest crisis under Erik ten Hag after a humbling at West Ham, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe agreeing a deal to purchase 25 percent of the club.

Ten Hag is therefore desperate for points to ease the pressure, while injuries continue to further heighten the difficulty of the task with Aston Villa visiting Old Trafford this evening.

Unai Emery’s side have been surprise title contenders so far this season, but must bounce back after a frustrating draw at home to Sheffield United, making this an intriguing contest with both sides likely to push for victory.

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Man Utd v Aston Villa

• FT: Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
• GOAL! Garnacho hits equaliser - Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa
• GOAL! Garnacho scores - Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa
• VAR goal disallowed! Garnacho’s goal ruled out for offside - Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa [50’]
• HT: Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
• GOAL! Dendoncker scores his side’s second - Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa [26’]
• GOAL! McGinn scores direct from a free kick - Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa [22’]
• MUN: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
• AVL: Martinez, Konsa, D Carlos, Lenglet, Digne, McGinn, Dendoncker, Luiz, J Ramsey, Bailey, Watkins

[26 December 2023 21:43 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa

82’ The ball just fell luckily for Hojland, the cross rebounded off McGinn’s knee and favourably for the United forward.

He struck that well in off the post, but there was a bit of luck in the build up. The celebration was one of relief and happiness.

[26 December 2023 21:42 · Sonia Twigg]

GOAL! Hojland scores to put hosts ahead - Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa

81’ GOAL! Hojland has broken his own deadlock!

[26 December 2023 21:41 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

80’ United changes: Rashford, Mainoo have come off for Antony and McTominay

[26 December 2023 21:39 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

78’ Rashford is back on the field after receiving some treatment from the physios.

[26 December 2023 21:37 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

77’ Two changes for Aston Villa after that equaliser, Ramsey and Bailey off for Zaniolo and Diaby.

[26 December 2023 21:36 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

76’ Any result is still possible, but United are starting to win all the loose balls and the momentum has definitely shifted in favour of the home side.

[26 December 2023 21:33 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

72’ Evans has saved United at the other end of the pitch there, making a key block on the line to deny McGinn his second of the evening.

Fernandes has then just been shown a yellow card and lost his cool! Everything is happening at Old Trafford. Fernandes was booked for his reaction, but continued for a while afterwards. Worth remembering Dalot was sent off for less against Liverpool.

[26 December 2023 21:32 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

71’ That was a great touch and finish from Garnacho, although his shot took a deflection off Diego Carlos that might have taken it past Martinez.

[26 December 2023 21:31 · Sonia Twigg]

GOAL! Garnacho hits equaliser - Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

70’ GOAL! Garnacho fires in the equaliser

[26 December 2023 21:29 · Sonia Twigg]

Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa

69’ Villa are able to easily deal with an Eriksen corner, but United are winning the ball back and looking to attack.