Manchester United draw Aston Villa four-four in stoppage time thriller

Late goals secure points for United

Manchester United scored twice in the final minutes to earn a point after falling behind twice during the match. Joshua Zirkzee equalized in the ninety-second minute before Patrick Dorgu headed in a goal in the ninety-sixth minute. Aston Villa had taken a two-goal lead early on through Nicolas Jackson and Alysson but conceded four goals total. The visitors also scored penalties from Bruno Fernandes and John McGinn to complete the eight-goal scoreline at Old Trafford.

Villa dominate start before United rally

Alysson opened the scoring in the first minute while Nicolas Jackson made it two for Villa inside four minutes. Manchester United responded with a penalty from Bruno Fernandes after Boubacar Kamara brought down Matheus Cunha in the sixteenth minute. Aston Villa regained their lead through John McGinn's penalty and Leon Goretzka before halftime to sit two goals ahead. Michael Carrick managed the team that conceded more goals than any other side in Europe's major leagues this season.

United remain in relegation zone

The result leaves Manchester United in the Premier League relegation zone after ten games without a win since August. Unai Emery expressed frustration regarding his team's performance while the point lifts Aston Villa into the top half of the table. Many supporters had left the stadium before the final goals arrived to change the outcome of the game. The chaotic nature of the match saw United come from two down twice in this Premier League fixture.