GOLAZONEWSManchester United and Aston Villa draw in eight-goal thriller
- Manchester United and Aston Villa played out a 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
- The hosts scored twice in stoppage time to secure a point.
- United remain in the Premier League relegation zone following the result.
Manchester United salvaged a point in a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The result saw Michael Carrick’s side recover from being two goals down on two separate occasions.
The frantic finish featured two stoppage-time goals for the hosts. Joshua Zirkzee found the net in added time, before Patrick Dorgu headed in a 96th-minute equaliser to level the score. According to Sky Sports, the draw leaves Manchester United in the Premier League relegation zone despite the late comeback.
The match followed a midweek victory for United against Roma. Prior to the fixture, kicker noted that the club had been seeking their second Premier League win of the season. Off the pitch, The Guardian reported that fan groups, including The 1958, have initiated a 'Booze Boycott' as part of ongoing protests.