According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Manchester United and Aston Villa shared an incredible 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick's side scoring twice in stoppage time to recover from a two goal deficit and rescue a point.

United entered the encounter hoping to build on their impressive 3-2 comeback victory over AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League. However, their afternoon quickly became complicated as Aston Villa scored twice within the opening four minutes.

Alysson opened the scoring for Unai Emery's side after completing a quick passing move with a first-time finish that went through goalkeeper Senne Lammens' legs.

The Brazilian was also involved in Villa's second goal. His effort from a loose ball was parried by Lammens, but Nicolas Jackson reacted quickest to the rebound and extended the visitors' advantage.

Manchester United gradually improved and began putting pressure on Villa's defence. Their response earned them a penalty after Boubacar Kamara brought down Matheus Cunha inside the box. Bruno Fernandes stepped up and confidently converted in the 16th minute to reduce the deficit.

The hosts continued pushing forward, with Cunha, Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo creating problems for the visitors. Their persistence paid off in the 44th minute when Youri Tielemans, a former Aston Villa player, connected with Noussair Mazraoui's pull-back and fired home the equaliser.

However, United's momentum was interrupted shortly after the restart. Diogo Dalot brought down Alysson inside the penalty area, allowing John McGinn to restore Villa's lead from the spot in the 48th minute.

The visitors increased their advantage five minutes later following another dangerous set-piece situation. Lenny Yoro's header forced Lammens into a save that sent the ball against the woodwork, but Leon Goretzka reacted quickest to score his first goal for Aston Villa.

Despite falling behind 4-2, United refused to give up. Mason Mount struck the post with a volley in the 89th minute before substitute Joshua Zirkzee found the net to reduce the deficit.

The comeback was completed deep into stoppage time when Patrick Dorgu scored to make it 4-4, sparking celebrations among the home supporters.

The draw extended Villa's unbeaten Premier League run to six matches and moved them into the top half of the table. United, meanwhile, remained in the relegation zone, having collected only their second point from the encounter. Their record of just one victory in their opening 10 league matches also marked their worst start to a Premier League campaign since the 1972/73 season.