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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Your support makes all the difference.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 3-2 Aston Villa
90+6’ Villa’s latest attempt to get forward was blocked and there are cheers every time United win the ball back.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
90+5’ Two more Manchester United subs, including Garnacho coming off, but there could still be some more time added on.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
90+3’ Konsa loops a ball into the United box, but Onana is able to come off his line and gather the ball, wasting a few more crucial seconds.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
90+2’ United have a chance to put the game ahead, but Garnacho was snuffed in his attempt for a hat-trick, and it looks like he sustained an injury in the process.
Martinez is helping him with what looks like cramp...
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
90+1’ There will be nine minutes of added time - that has handed Villa a lifeline!
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
90’ A lot of United fans are on their feet cheering for this team who did not give up but fought their way back into the game, and continued to show that commitment despite going into the lead.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
88’ Hojland is leaving the field to a standing ovation after scoring his first goal for the club after over 1,000 minutes of action.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
88’ The tackles are flying in here, Konsa has just been shown a yellow card for a late lunge to try and prevent another United attack.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
86’ United are trying to calm the game down now, but Villa are on the hunt for an equaliser and will not want to let his one go.
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