November 11, (THEWILL) – Avenging their loss to Unai Emery’s team in the English Premier League on Sunday, Manchester United twice came from behind to stun Aston Villa 4-2 in the EFL Cup.
At the start of a chaotic second half at Old Trafford, United fell behind thanks to a well-executed goal from Ollie Watkins. Anthony Martial quickly levelled the score to the appreciation of Erik ten Hag, who rested several important players with Cristiano Ronaldo unable to play due to illness.
When Diogo Dalot put the ball in his own net, United fell behind 2-1, but, again, it was not for long as Marcus Rashford’s goal set up an exciting conclusion to the contest at Old Trafford.
Following a back-and-forth contest, Fernandes had a shot ricochet off Tyrone Mings before nestling in the top-left corner, and McTominay finished the visitors off to guarantee United moved to the fourth round.
On Sunday, United play their final Premier League match before the World Cup at Fulham, while Villa travel to Brighton & Hove Albion.
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