Ollie Watkins was England’s matchwinner as he took his excellent club form with Aston Villa on to the international stage.
Ollie Watkins
‘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.
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Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva score to beat Aston Villa and inflict a first defeat on Steven Gerrard
First half goals by Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva were enough to beat Aston Villa who couldn’t build on a second half goal by Ollie Watkins.