Five days after the victory in the third round of the FA Cup, Man Utd played Aston Villa again in the context that Cristiano Ronaldo was still absent due to injury.
Compared to Monday’s win, Man Utd significantly improved their playing style.
Fernandes celebrates the goal to increase the score to 2-0 for Man Utd.
Aston Villa and Man Utd’s last 22 away matches were unbeaten.
Morale was high, Man Utd created significant pressure on Villa’s goal in the first 30 minutes.
The last 15 minutes of the first half saw Villa rise.
Coutinho scored in his Aston Villa debut.
In the second half, Man Utd entered the game well again.
Once again, Man Utd must rely on Fernandes’ class.
It seemed like Man Utd was sure to win, but the appearance of Philippe Coutinho turned everything upside down.
The Serbian veteran could not keep up with Coutinho, allowing the Aston Villa player to coordinate with Carney Chukwuemeka and assist Ramsey to score.
Coutinho scored the equalizer for Aston Villa.
Neither team scored more goals in the remaining minutes.
Squad
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa (Hause 46′), Mings, Digne, Sanson (Coutinho 68′), Luiz, Ramsey, Watkins, Ings (Chukwuemeka 76′), Buendia.
Man Utd: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Telles, Fred, Matic, Greenwood (Lingard 89′), Fernandes (Van de Beek 89′), Elanga (Sancho 78′), Cavani.
