Man Utd draw 4-4 with Aston Villa in chaotic Old Trafford clash

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 08:31 · Archive

Manchester United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday after a dramatic match featuring four lead changes.

Aston Villa went 2-0 up within five minutes at Old Trafford through goals from Alysson and Nicolas Jackson. Manchester United fought back before half-time, with Bruno Fernandes scoring from the penalty spot and Youri Tielemans equalising to make it 2-2 at the break.

Villa regained control early in the second half. Diogo Dalot was penalised for fouling Alysson in the box, allowing John McGinn to score from the spot and put Villa 3-2 ahead. Minutes later, more defending errors led to Leon Goretzka making it 4-2, with Leny Yoro heading a free-kick towards his own goal and Senne Lammens unable to hold the rebound.

United mounted a remarkable comeback. Manager Michael Carrick made triple substitution in the 66th minute, bringing on Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount and Shea Lacey. Joshua Zirkzee, one of the new arrivals, scored in injury time to make it 4-3. Dorgu then provided the final equaliser, heading in a deep corner after Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki missed the cross to secure a 4-4 draw.

Dalot's performance drew loud cheers from the Old Trafford crowd when he was substituted, with supporters expressing their frustration after he conceded the penalty. However, manager Michael Carrick defended the full-back after the match, stating: 'Diogo gives absolutely everything.' Carrick acknowledged supporters' frustration but pushed back against calls for Dalot to be dropped, saying 'We've got to be careful with that, I think.'

How it is being reported

• Michael Carrick sends new message to Manchester United fans over Diogo Dalot boosRed Devils defender was jeered off at Old Trafford after giving away a penalty in Aston Villa drawEvening Standard · 9 Nov, 10:52
• Man Utd fans hit a new low by humiliating Diogo DalotThis isn't the first time United fans have treated one of their own with total disrespectThe i Paper · 9 Nov, 10:08
• Michael Carrick speaks out on Diogo Dalot future after Manchester United fans make feelings clearDiogo Dalot was given a crushing reaction from the Manchester United fans (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United fans made their frustrations with Diogo Dalot very clear at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Michael Carrick has defended the under-fire full-back. The bizarre match finished 4-4 with…Metro · 9 Nov, 08:22
• Dalot’s muddled performances are just another symptom of Old Trafford chaos | Will UnwinThe stand-in left-back has become a pantomime villain but United fans are understandably struggling to focus their ire Sporting success is, supposedly, a nigh-on irrelevance to Manchester United’s global brand. The money will stream in regardless thanks to the behemoth company it has become, leaving behind its football club roots and becoming the world’s greatest soap opera creating the sort of drama of which Phil Mitchell can only dream. There is a strong cast of characters from the hated billionaire owners to the under‑pressure manager and pantomime villain Diogo Dalot, and a collection of…The Guardian · 8 Nov, 21:24
• Man Utd fans' brutal reaction to Dalot Dalot substitution speaks volumes after shambolic displayManchester United defender Diogo Dalot was hauled off in the second half of their embarrassing display against Aston Villa on Sunday - and the Old Trafford crowd's reaction was brutalMirror Sport · 8 Nov, 18:16

In this story: Manchester United · Aston Villa · Old Trafford · Diogo Dalot · Michael Carrick · Bruno Fernandes · Patrick Dorgu

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