Rasmus Hojlund's debut Premier League goal marked a stunning comeback for Manchester United, as they rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory against Aston Villa on Boxing Day at Old Trafford. This win ended United's three-match winless streak in the league and elevated them to sixth place in the standings.
Aston Villa took an early lead with John McGinn's set-play finding the net directly, and Leander Dendoncker doubled the advantage just five minutes later, capitalizing on another set-piece, this time from a corner.
The second half saw a resurgent Manchester United. Although Alejandro Garnacho's apparent goal was disallowed by VAR due to offside, the Argentina international responded with two goals in just over 10 minutes, leveling the score for United.
The decisive moment came in the 82nd minute when Rasmus Hojlund netted his first Premier League goal in 15 matches, securing a remarkable comeback victory for Manchester United.
For Aston Villa, who had the opportunity to draw level on points with league leaders Liverpool, the defeat marked their first loss in 11 matches across all competitions. The thrilling Boxing Day clash at Old Trafford left the home crowd buzzing with excitement and rejuvenated Manchester United's league campaign.
(With Agency Inputs)
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