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 0-1 Aston Villa
22’ That was a clever move, there was no touch by anyone on the way throguh and Onana has just sprawled on the floor.
It swung in from the right and beat everyone! Leon Bailey had taken up an uncharacteristic position directly behind Onana before the kick was taken, but moved as soon as it was.
There was a VAR check for a touch by an offside player, but the goal stands!
GOAL! McGinn scores direct from a free-kick - Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa
22’ GOAL! McGinn scores!
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
20’ Bruno Fernandes could have been more severely penalised for the high boot on Dendoncker there, but it’s just a free kick.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
19’ Watkins this time is there to pounce on a long ball, but again Manchester United are alert and Varane is able to clear, that is after they gave the ball away to the visitors.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
17’ Wan-Bissaka is having to be active on the right side, that looks to be the side Villa’s breaks are targeting, and they have another corner...but it’s cleared by Eriksen.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
15’ That was good defending from Wan-Bissaka to win the ball back and United can counter, but the passes are not pin point and the goalkeeper is able to come and gather.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
13’ The game is becoming a bit end-to-end as both sides want to find the early breakthrough, but none of the moves are ending up in clear-cut chances.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
11’ Aston Villa have stood their ground at the back, dispossessing Dalot and Garnacho whenever they look like getting into a dangerous area.
But Eriksen has had a shot! It was a comfortable save for the goalkeeper, but the Denmark international has hit that quite sweetly.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
9’ The corner was taken short and cleared easily by United.
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