Man Utd draws 4-4 with Aston Villa in wild 96th-minute comeback
Patrick Dorgu's 96th-minute header forced a 4-4 draw as Manchester United clawed back from 4-2 down.
Manchester United faced a four-goal deficit but mounted a stunning comeback against Aston Villa, with Patrick Dorgu scoring in the 96th minute to seal a 4-4 draw. Joshua Zirkzee had already equalised late in regular time.
The match was chaotic from the start: Alysson scored for Villa in the opening minute, then Nicolas Jackson made it 2-0 four minutes later. United fought back to level at 2-2 by half-time through Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans, but Villa pulled ahead again at 4-2.
United's comeback kept manager Michael Carrick's job hopes alive, though the team remains in 18th place.
- 4-4
- Final score
- 96th minute
- Winning goal time
- 18th place
- League position
- 3 from 15 matches
- Season wins total
Why it mattersA draw salvages a point and raises Carrick's chances of staying as manager, though United's dire league position remains a concern.
AustraliaAustralian Premier League fans watching United's turbulent season see a dramatic recovery but a team still in serious trouble at the bottom of the table.
