Goals by Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, and Riyad Mahrez in an intense first half saw Manchester City through against Aston Villa as City responded to a week of legal charges by the Premier League.
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‘The fighting spirit was back’ declared Erik ten Hag after Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa to claim last 16 place in Carabao Cup
Manchester United’s stirring display in the last quarter of the match saw them battle from behind to defeat Aston Villa and claim a last 16 place in the Carabao Cup.
Manchester United 4, Aston Villa 2 – Carabao Cup – Player Ratings
What a second half! Villa goals by Ollie Watkins and an own goal by Diogo Dalot pegged back by Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford before Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay won it late on for the Reds.
New Aston Villa manager Unai Emery masterminds first win at Villa Park over Manchester United since 1995
New Aston Villa manager Unai Emery guided his team to a first win at Villa Park since 1995 against Manchester United.
Leon Bailey hits late equaliser for under-fire Aston Villa after Erling Haaland hits his 10th Premier League goal in just six games for Manchester City
Erling Haaland continued his scoring run for Manchester City but Leon Bailey rescued a point for Aston Villa as the champions dropped points for the second time this season.