Manchester United defeated Aston Villa in the third round of the English League Cup. Manchester United won twice in a row 4-2 Manchester United's game against Aston Villa took place early on Friday (11/11/2022) at Old Trafford. Both teams separated in the first half.
Aston Villa took a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute thanks to Ollie Watkins MU then equalized to make it 1-1 in the 49th minute thanks to Anthony Martial
Unai Emery's team took the lead again in the 61st minute after Diogo Dalot scored an own goal. Erik ten Hag's men then stepped up their attack and equalized 2-2 in the 67th minute thanks to Marcus Rashford
After falling twice, Manchester United finally took a 3-2 lead in the 78th minute thanks to Bruno Fernandes' feet. Scott McTominay then sealed Manchester United's 4-2 victory in added time game progress
The duel between Manchester United and Aston Villa was fierce in the first 15 minutes, but neither team could open fire. Manchester United even scored in the 18th minute through Bruno Fernandes, but it was ruled out for offside
It was so difficult to get into the Red Devils' box that Aston Villa landed two shots through Ashley Young in the 30th and 32nd minutes. All tests of the former Manchester United and Inter player have not yet resulted in a goal.
Both teams took turns attacking for the remainder of the first half. He didn't score before the break.
Aston Villa even surprised Manchester United when the second half lasted just three minutes. Ollie Watkins gave the visitors a 1-0 lead with a quick counterattack.
The benefit was just a minute later. Manchester United equalized to make it 1-1 in the 49th minute thanks to Anthony Martial Trying to score and take the lead, Manchester United conceded in the 61st minute. Diogo Dalot scored an own goal without guessing the ball after the opponent's shot.
Manchester United can equalize again in the 67th minute. Starting with Christian Eriksen penetrating the Aston Villa box, Marcus Rashford lured a goal into a trap by first outmaneuvering an opposing defender. The score changed to 2:2. The goal gave Manchester United the lead. After all, there was a Harry Maguire header that was saved by Robin Olsen
MU can finally take a 3-2 lead in the 78th minute thanks to Fernandes The goal started with a cross error from Olsen that resulted in a kick to Alejandro Garnacho's leg and the ball was then passed to Fernandes
Manchester United didn't look for security after being outnumbered, the attacks continued to improve and there were multiple threats against the Aston Villa goal.
