Summary of the game
United scored four goals in the second half to overturn Aston Villa's two-goal lead. Rashford, Bruno, Martial and McTominay were all on target.
However, the first half wasn't this fruitful for the Red Devils. United looked disjointed, allowing Villa too much space in the midfield.
The introduction of Garnacho played a key part after his introduction in the 62nd minute. Eriksen too.
85' McTominay adds to United's lead...
79' Bruno finally gets his goal...
75' Bruno and Maguire come close in quick succession.
Al Foran (Twitter): "See that determination from Rashford? That was non existent from him last season, brilliant stuff"
67' Rashford capitalizes on a defensive mishap to equalize.
65' Rashford with a great opportunity to equal the score but blazes his shot wide.
Elanga, Garnacho + Eriksen for Martial, Van de Beek + Fred.
61' Dalot hands Villa the lead.
52' Bruno booked.
Al Foran (Twitter): "What a pass from Dalot to Bruno, adding so much to his game 🔥
Get in Tony"
Simon Stones: "Excellent finish by Watkins running clear of United defence from Ramsey pass. Man Utd claimed handball earlier in play but no VAR in operation"
48' Martial equalises. Beautiful pass from Bruno.
Villa lead... Watkins on target.
Donny van de Beek managed just 11 touches in the first-half against Aston Villa - Squawka
Martin Dübravka (8) completed more passes than Donny van de Beek (7) in the first-half against Aston Villa - Whoscored
We're back. No change for United...
Half-Time Player Ratings
Good: Rahsford - 7.5, Fernandes - 7, Dubravka - 7, Lindelof - 7, Malacia - 7,
Average: Maguire - 6, Dalot - 5, Fred - 5
Poor: Van de Beek - 3, Martial - 3, McTominay - 3
A brief summary of the first half:
United made a strong start, dominating possession all over the pitch. However, as the game progressed their dominance faded away.
Villa slowly found their way back but like United, they were unable to find a breakthrough.
Both sides had to settle for a scoreless draw.
Simon Stone (Twitter):" Fred ballooned a simple far post cross out of play then. Bruno Fernandes just stared at him."
44' Maguire gets his own yellow.
39' McTominay ith the first yellow card of the game.
35' Villa have dominated in the last 10 minutes.
30' Villa have taken over the midfield. United's trio struggling. Villa with first corner.
23' United utilizing their full backs. Dalot and Malacia always willing to join the attack.
Simon Stone (Twitter): "A few 'Glazers out' chants already."
17' Fernandes scores but goal cancelled as Rashford was offside.
15' Van de Beek with a hard tackle, lucky not to get a card.
11' Rahsford, Fernandes and Martial causing Villa problems.
5' Very strong start by both sides. Villa playing a high line.
We're underway...
Dubravka makes his debut for us...
Here is how we line up...
Man United XI v Aston Villa: Dubravka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Dalot, Fred, Van de Beek, McTominay, Fernandes, Martial, Rashford
Subs: De Gea, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Eriksen, Pellistri, Elanga, Garnacho, Shoretire
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