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Aston Villa news: Aston Villa’s Old Trafford lesson gives Emery a clear task during the break

In Aston Villa news: Aston Villa’s six game unbeaten run in the Premier League was put under the spotlight after a thrilling draw against Manchester United. The draw at Old Trafford after twice going 2-0 ahead only for Villa to…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:15 AM
Aston Villa news: Aston Villa’s Old Trafford lesson gives Emery a clear task during the break
Key Things to Know
  • Unai Emery faces the task of fixing Aston Villa's late-game game management after a late collapse at Old Trafford.
  • Aston Villa drew 4-4 against Manchester United after conceding two stoppage-time goals to Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu.
  • John McGinn described the late capitulation as a bitter lesson for an immature team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa conceded twice in stoppage time to draw 4-4 with Manchester United at Old Trafford, giving manager Unai Emery a key task during the international break. Villa initially led through Alysson and Nicolas Jackson before Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans equalized for United. John McGinn and Leon Goretzka restored Villa's two-goal cushion, but late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu forced Emery's side to settle for a point.

Emery noted frustration with the final six minutes of his 200th Premier League match in charge, while captain McGinn called the collapse a bitter lesson for the squad. The result extends Villa's unbeaten run to six games, leaving them 10th in the table ahead of their upcoming fixture against Sunderland on November 21.

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