Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-2 in the 19th round of the 2023-2024 English Premier League (EPL) held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England at 5 a.m. on the 27th .

As a result of the match, Manchester United regained sixth place with 10 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses from 19 matches. Villa ranked third with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses from 19 matches with 39 points. Villa lost after 11 official matches. Manchester United won the match in five matches.

Home team United pulled out a 4-2-3-1 formation. Rasmus Hoylun was the one-top, followed by Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho. Christian Eriksen and Kobe Mainu formed the midfield. Geo-gu Dalo, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane and Aaron Wan-Bissaka took the four-back and Andre Onana wore the goalkeeper's gloves.

Villa also countered with a score of 4-2-3-1. Ollie Watkins was on the one-top and Jacob Ramsey, John McGinn, and Leon Baleigh were on the second line. Douglas Luiz and Leander Dendoncker were on the third line, while Luca Duño, Clément Langle, Diego Carlos and Ezri Konsa were in charge of the four-back. Emiliano Martinez kept the goal.

From the first half, Manchester United was far behind. It gave up the first run in the 21st minute. In the free-kick situation, Villa took the lead with McGinn's header goal. Manchester United's defense was distracted. The goalkeeper and his signature did not match. Villa scored with a quick free-kick and an easy header that was close to the goal.

Manchester United allowed one more goal five minutes later in a corner kick situation. Villa's Dendoncker scored with his right foot touching the ground in a mixed situation. Villa hit a long corner kick, confusing Manchester United's defense. Langley's header pass was superbly headed to Dendoncker's foot. It was a shot that Onana had no choice but to look at.

The team failed to take advantage of the opportunity several times. According to Football Statistics magazine Foot Mob, Manchester United made six offside shots in the first half alone. The ball possession rate was tight at 50-50, but the expected score (xG) was 0.94, ahead of Manchester United (0.30). Three of Manchester United's seven shots were headed into the net. Villa scored both shots on target.

Local media also criticized her. BBC reported, "Oh Na-na should have dominated the penalty box. When the ball was heading into the box, the goalkeeper has to watch. A lot of things happened. Some of them were blocked, but Oh Na-na should have come forward more when McGinn scored."

In the second half, Manchester United followed a goal. In the 14th minute, Garnacho pushed Rashford's cross. In the counterattack situation, the rapid attack broke down the Villa defense. It was different from the previous situation. Manchester United's goal was recognized without canceling the score. Martinez flew to the right, but Garnacho calmly kicked to the left.

Manchester United scored a goal in its first five matches. In the past four matches (0-3) at AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday, Bayern Munich (0-1) on Wednesday, Liverpool (0-0) on Wednesday, and West Ham United (0-2) on Thursday) all failed to score a single goal. He scored a goal in the match against Villa for the first time in a while. He almost gave up a run right after the goal. He managed to hit a ball that Onana hit at the gate. Bailey's sensational left foot shot was outstretched and blocked. The situation was very close to losing a point.

Geary balanced the game. Garnacho's left footed shot penetrated Martinez in the 25th minute. It was big because the ball was deflected off the defender. The angle changed drastically. Villa manager Unai Emery calmed the players down. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag cheered with his arms raised.

Villa almost ran away right away. McGinn's goal shot in the 27th minute was headed for Manchester United's goal. Defender Evans reached out and managed to block it. Fernandez was then warned while protesting against the referee.

Coach Emery Villa made a bold change as the mood of the game deteriorated. Nicolo Chaniolo and Moussa Diaby were added in the 32nd minute. Bailey and Ramsey were back on the bench. Four minutes later, Ten Hag put in Scott McTominay and Antony. Mainu and Rashford were replaced.

The game turned around. Manchester United scored its third goal. It was Hoylun's first Premier League debut goal in 16 games. In the 36th minute, Hoylun scored with a left footed shot. The ball shook the net after hitting the left post. Martinez tried to blow himself, but it was not enough to stop him.

Villa did not let go of the chase until the end. Striker John Duran and midfielder Tim Irogvunam were put in and McGinn and Dendoncker were removed. Manchester United increased its number of defenses. When striker Hoylun was replaced, home fans gave him a standing ovation. Willie Cambria replaced Hoylun's vacancy.

We were given nine minutes of extra time in the second half. Manchester United drastically increased their defensive numbers. They tried to prevent Villa's wave of attacks. The Villa attackers did not work together. They gave the ball away by mistake in midfield. Manchester United continued with a counterattack.

Garnacho quickly ran to the Villa camp. After shooting, he collapsed to the ground. It seemed like muscle cramps had occurred. Villa goalkeeper Martinez, an Argentine colleague, released his legs. Garnacho shook off and woke up, but frowned uncomfortable.

Ten Hag used a substitution card until the end. Four minutes of extra time Prospective midfielder Hannibal Mebri and Daniel Gore, born in 2004, were added. Eriksen and Garnacho came to the bench. Gore made his Premier League debut.

In the end, Manchester United won three points. It was their first win in five official matches. They conceded two goals in the first half alone, but scored three goals in the second half to secure a dramatic come-from-behind victory. Manchester United regained sixth place with the win. Villa, which is competing for the lead, missed the opportunity to advance to the top of the standings. 안전놀이터