Manchester United scored twice in stoppage time to secure a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the hosts appeared headed for another defeat after falling two goals behind on two occasions, but late strikes from substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point for Michael Carrick’s side.
Aston Villa made a blistering start, with Alysson opening the scoring in the first minute before Nicolas Jackson doubled the visitors’ advantage in the fourth minute.
United responded through captain Bruno Fernandes, who converted a penalty in the 16th minute after Matheus Cunha was fouled inside the box.
Youri Tielemans then restored parity in the 44th minute, sending both sides into the break level at 2-2.
Villa regained the lead shortly after the restart when John McGinn converted another penalty in the 48th minute following a foul on Alysson by Diogo Dalot.
Leon Goretzka extended the visitors’ advantage to 4-2 in the 53rd minute, capitalising on a goalmouth scramble after a free-kick.
However, United refused to give up, with Zirkzee reducing the deficit in the 92nd minute before Dorgu headed home the equaliser in the 96th minute to complete the remarkable comeback.
The result leaves Manchester United 18th on the league table with eight points from 10 matches, remaining in the relegation zone. The club is also without a Premier League victory in eight matches.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa missed the opportunity to claim all three points despite twice establishing a two-goal advantage.
The draw takes Villa to 10th position, extending their unbeaten league run to six matches.
