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Three points from Man Utd’s chaotic draw with Villa as Dalot at point of no return and defensive heart-surgery needed

THE chaos that comes with Manchester United surpassed all expectations as the final whistle blew in their 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. Alysson and Nicholas Jackson launched a brutal attack on the Red Devils, putting them two behind inside the…

By Katherine Walsh · The Sun

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:44 PM

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The Sun's Katherine Walsh analyzes Man United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, arguing Diogo Dalot faces an untenable situation.
Manchester United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa after injury-time goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu.
Supporters mockingly cheered full-back Diogo Dalot when he was substituted in the 66th minute.

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Manchester United played out a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, leaving manager Michael Carrick's side 18th in the Premier League. The hosts fell behind by two goals inside four minutes to strikes from Alysson and Nicholas Jackson. Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans brought United level before Villa reclaimed a two-goal cushion, but late injury-time goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu salvaged a point.

The Sun's Katherine Walsh argues that United's backline is in severe crisis after conceding 30 goals in all competitions. Walsh highlights fan protests against the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, while noting Diogo Dalot reached a "point of no return" after being mockingly cheered off by supporters when substituted for Dorgu on 66 minutes.

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