In a pulsating Boxing Day clash at Old Trafford, Rasmus Hojlund emerged as Manchester United’s hero, scoring his first Premier League goal to orchestrate a stunning comeback against Aston Villa. The crowd witnessed an electrifying turnaround as Man United, trailing 2-0 at halftime, clinched a 3-2 victory, marking their first win in four league matches and propelling them to the sixth spot in the table.
Aston Villa initially took the lead with John McGinn’s set-play that found the net directly, followed by Leander Dendoncker’s goal from a corner, doubling their advantage. The halftime break saw a resilient Man United regroup and despite an initially disallowed goal by Alejandro Garnacho, the Argentina international responded with two quick goals, leveling the score.
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In the 82nd minute, Hojlund’s decisive strike, his first in 15 top-flight matches, sealed the comeback win for Manchester United. The victory not only broke their winless streak but also elevated them to the sixth position in the league standings.
Aston Villa, with an opportunity to draw level with league leaders Liverpool, left empty-handed, suffering their first defeat in 11 matches across all competitions.
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