Manchester United secured a remarkable comeback victory against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, overturning a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in front of an energetic Boxing Day crowd.
In the first half, Aston Villa took the lead with a John McGinn set-play that found the net, followed by Leander Dendoncker doubling their lead from a corner just five minutes later.
Erik ten Hag’s team displayed resilience and determination after the break. Although an Alejandro Garnacho goal was initially ruled offside by VAR, the Argentine international responded with two goals in just over 10 minutes, leveling the score for the Reds.
The turning point came when Rasmus Hojlund, scoring his first Premier League goal for the club, emerged as the hero, securing a crucial win for Manchester United. The victory delighted the home fans and showcased the team’s fighting spirit on Boxing Day.
MATCH DETAILS
United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; Mainoo (McTominay 80), Eriksen (Gore 90+3); Garnacho (Hannibal 90+3), Fernandes, Rashford (Antony 80); Hojlund (Kambwala 88).
Substitutes not used: Bayindir, Reguilon, van de Beek, Pellistri.
Bookings: Fernandes.
Goals: Garnacho 59, 72, Hojlund 82.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Digne (Moreno 50); McGinn (Duran 86), Dendoncker (Ireogbunam 86), Luiz, Ramsey (Diaby 77); Bailey (Zaniolo 77), Watkins.
Substitutes: Marschall, Proctor, Chambers, Torres.
Bookings: Ramsey, Carlos, Konsa.
Goals: McGinn 21, Dendoncker 26.