Rasmus Hojlund finally scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United came from two down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 in a thriller at Old Trafford.
2023/2024 Premier League
3-2
Match Report
First-half goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker had seemingly put Unai Emery's in-form side in full control and Erik ten Hag's team were booed off at the break. But two goals from Alejandro Garnacho changed the mood before Hojlund won it.
The £72m summer signing has had to wait until his 15th Premier League appearance for this goal, coming in the first game since Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 25 per cent stake in United which gives his INEOS company control of football operations.
What a start, the landmark victory celebrated wildly at the final whistle. The three points lift Manchester United up to sixth in the Premier League table, while Aston Villa stay third, missing the chance to move level on points with leaders Liverpool.
What's next?
Manchester United's next game is at Nottingham Forest on Saturday; kick-off 5.30pm.
Erik ten Hag's side then travel to Wigan in the FA Cup third round on Monday January 8; kick-off 8.15pm.
Aston Villa are next in action on Saturday when they host Burnley; kick-off 3pm.
Unai Emery's side then head to Middlesbrough for an FA Cup third round tie on Saturday January 6; kick-off 5.30pm.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
10' Eriksen's long shot stopped
22' GOAL! Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa (McGinn)
26' GOAL! Man Utd 0-2 Aston Villa (Dendoncker)
31' Rashford's shot stopped
35' Rashford's shot stopped again
48' Yellow Card! Jacob Ramsey booked
48' OFFSIDE! Garnacho's goal disallowed
59' GOAL! Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa (Alejandro Garnacho)
60' Onana makes good save
63' Garnacho's shot wide out
71' GOAL! Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa (Alejandro Garnacho)
74' Yellow Card! Carlos booked
82' GOAL! Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa (Rasmus Højlund)
Line-ups
Man Utd XI: Evans, Eriksen, Varane, Bruno Fernandes, Onana, Dalot, Rashford, Wan-Bissaka, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, Kobbie Mainoo
Subs: Van de Beek, Reguilon, Altay Bayındır, McTominay, Facundo Pellistri, Hannibal, Antony, Daniel Gore, Willy Kambwala
Aston Villa XI: E. Martinez, Digne, Dendoncker, Lenglet, McGinn, Carlos, Ollie Watkins, Bailey, Ngoyo, Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey
Subs: Álex Moreno, Chambers, P. Torres, Zaniolo, Diaby, Jhon Durán, Tim Iroegbunam, Filip Marschall, Sam Proctor