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
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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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Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
45’ There will be four additional minutes of the first half at Old Trafford.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
44’ Rashford was picked out by a well-hit pass from Fernandes, but he was lacking support and had to take it on, shifted to his left, but did not get hold of it and skewed the ball wide.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
42’ Garnacho tries to play in Rashford, but the ball is slightly late and goes behind for a goal kick, he might have been offside there though for the second time in the last few minutes.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
41’ United are looking like the team on the front foot, but there was a moment of caution when Villa almost won the ball back with a high press, inside the home side’s half, but they were able to hold onto the ball.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
39’ It might be Rashford’s first start for six matches, but he is showing a lot of intent, including a good touch to control the ball and start another attack.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
35’ The hosts are trying to find a way back into the game, but two quick goals are going to be a tough ask to come back from especially against a high flying Villa.
Rashford has another chance! Again he strikes it cleanly, but for the second time, the goalkeeper is equal to it.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
32’ Another chance for United! Garnacho tried to pick out Hojland in the middle of the box, but the pass was just behind him.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
31’ Rashford has a chance! United might just have sprung into life, he takes a touch and a shot but Martinez is able to dive down and make the save.
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
29’ The mood has noticeably changed around Old Trafford in the last couple of minutes, the boos rang out after the second goal and all you can hear are the Aston Villa fans.
GOAL! Dendoncker scores his side’s second - Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
26’ GOAL! Aston Villa have another set-piece, this time from the corner, and they have another!
No one at all was marking Dendoncker, he just flicked the ball into the back of the net from a completely unmarked position!
Lenglet headed the ball back into the mix and right in front of goal Dendoncker does a clever flick into the back of the net.
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