Manchester United take revenge on Aston Villa as Martial shines in six-goal thriller

MANCHESTER, UK – Manchester United take their place in the 4th round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-2 . win end Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Beaten 3-1 by Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, United had some revenge by coming in from the back twice to get past Unai Emery’s side.

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After a forgettable first half, the away team took the lead twice Ollie Watkins and a Diogo Dalot own goal but was equalized by equalizers again Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashfordwho celebrated his anniversary England World Cup called up with his eighth goal of the season.

Bruno Fernandes put United 12 minutes ahead Scott McTominay added a fourth goal in injury time as Erik ten Hag continued to raise hopes of winning the trophy for the first time since 2017.

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Rapid response

1. Ten Hag hopes to win before the World Cup

Speaking before the game, Erik ten Hag said his priority this season is to get United into the top four and back again. Champions League. But the Dutchman also knows how important it is to quickly end the club’s five-year title drought and even if the World Cup is just days away, there’s no day off for the players. his key player.

Ten Hag made seven changes from the team that lost at Villa Park on Sunday but still started with Harry Maguire, Martial, Dalot, Rashford and Fernandes and he was rewarded with a spot in the Carabao Cup fourth round draw. Ten Hag is smart enough to understand that even English football’s second domestic cup is worth his time, especially since United haven’t won anything since 2017 when Jose Mourinho took the helm. permission.

Progressing to the Carabao Cup means playing again just days after the World Cup final in December, but Ten Hag won’t care as long as he has a chance to win some silverware. His celebrations as the final whistle blew is proof that this is the trophy he wants to win.

2. United need Martial to stay healthy

Martial was one of United’s standout players on their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia but his season has been disrupted by three separate injuries. Return to full state and with Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out for illness, he started the match against Villa and scored his fourth goal in just his sixth appearance of the campaign. Goals have not been an issue for the Frenchman this season; issue has been properly maintained.

Returning to action, Martial could play an important role for United in the second half of the season. Skip France For the World Cup squad, he should be well-rested when the Premier League restarts after Christmas and Ten Hag will be hoping having him back will help United solve their scoring problem.

He’s a more natural fit than Ronaldo in the central striker role of Ten Hag and, certainly in the summer, United looked a better team when he took the lead. He’s been substituted here early – perhaps as a precaution as he builds up his fitness for the game – but he will be crucial when the season resumes after the World Cup. Ten Hag can only hope that he won’t get hurt.

3. Emery learned a lot when Villa pushed United closer

Villa have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup but Emery will have to learn a lot about his squad. After beating United comprehensively on Sunday, the new Villa manager would likely be stuck with the same team just days before the World Cup break, but instead he decided to shuffle the squad and consider his fringe players.

The Spaniard made seven changes to the team that won 3-1 at Villa Park with just Ezri Konsa, Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey and Watkins took their place. Villa face Brighton on Sunday but then don’t have another game until after Christmas due to the tournament in Qatar and a trip to United represents the only real chance to get a closer look at the players. people like that John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara and Danny Ings before the second half of the season.

Villa have not won a major trophy since 1996 – beating United in the League Cup final – and while fans will certainly be disappointed when a realistic chance of winning silverware this season has been disappearing, Emery will likely feel that the risk of his rotation is well worth it because he wants to get to know his new players as quickly as possible.

Player Rating

Manchester United: Dubravka 6, Dalot 7, Malacia 7, Lindelof 6, Maguire 6, McTominay 6, Fred 5, Van de Beek 4, Fernandes 8, Rashford 7, Martial 7.

Register: Elanga 6, Garnacho 7, Eriksen 7, Casemiro 6, Martinez 6.

Aston Villa: Olsen 7, Young 7, Augustinsson 6, Chambers 6, Konsa 6, Luiz 7, Kamara 6, McGinn 6, Ramsey 7, Watkins 7, Ings 5.

Register: Buendia 6, Bailey 6, Mings 6, Cash 6, Digne 6.

Best and worst performers

BEST: Bruno Fernandes

Returning from suspension, he scored a crucial third goal for United.

THE WORST: Donny van de Beek

The midfielder made just 21 touches in just over an hour and, like at Villa Park on Sunday, was substituted early.

Outstanding and remarkable moments

A minute after Watkins scored for Villa, Martial brought United to the next level.

United fell again after Dalot’s own goal.

Diogo Dalot’s own goal left Man United behind again pic.twitter.com/UbRowI9uwq

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A second half closed with Fernandes scoring the winning goal.

BRUNO FERNANDES UNITED FORWARD OFFER ️ pic.twitter.com/IBOOHdDHGM

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A beautiful pass from Garnacho found McTominay, who scored United’s fourth in stoppage time.

McTominay sealed it!

That ball from Garnacho pic.twitter.com/CU7ilsXIOS

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Key stats

– Antony Martial has six goals in six appearances this season

– First goal in seven games against Manchester United for Ollie Watkins

– Marcus Rashford has scored in three consecutive home games for Man United in all competitions

Next

Manchester United: Side view of Erik ten Hag Fulham next on November 13 in the Premier League before the World Cup begins. United will then travel to Spain for two friendlies, the first against Cadiz on 7 December and the second at Real Betis on December 10th to keep their roster fresh, before resuming coalition action against Forest of Nottingham on December 27th.

Aston Villa: Unai Emery and Villa travel to Brighton on November 13, followed by a match against Liverpool on December 26 and then the visit Tottenham Hotspur on January 1st.