Aston Villa vs Manchester United, 2021-22 English Premier League
· English Premier League
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2 - 2
2 - 2
Coutinho nets late on debut, earns Villa 2-2 draw with Man U
— Philippe Coutinho came off the bench to score a late equalizer on his debut for Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Ezri Konsa.
- 2': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Lucas Digne.
- 3': Anthony Elanga (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Foul by Matthew Cash (Aston Villa).
- 4': Alex Telles (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 4': Foul by Morgan Sanson (Aston Villa).
- 6': Goal! Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 1. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alex Telles following a set piece situation.
- 9': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 9': Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Attempt missed. Anthony Elanga (Manchester United) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Fred.
- 18': Attempt saved. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 19': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Emiliano Martínez.
- 25': Foul by Lucas Digne (Aston Villa).
- 25': Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 27': Foul by Lucas Digne (Aston Villa).
- 27': Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Attempt saved. Alex Telles (Manchester United) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 28': Attempt missed. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 30': Danny Ings (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 31': Nemanja Matic (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Attempt saved. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.
- 33': Attempt saved. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 35': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Bruno Fernandes.
- 35': Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Douglas Luiz with a cross following a corner.
- 35': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Victor Lindelöf.
- 36': Attempt saved. Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucas Digne with a cross.
- 36': Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by Mason Greenwood (Manchester United).
- 38': Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 38': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 39': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
- 41': Anthony Elanga (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Foul by Matthew Cash (Aston Villa).
- 42': Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Anthony Elanga (Manchester United).
- 43': Attempt saved. Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matthew Cash with a cross.
- 45'+4': Attempt blocked. Anthony Elanga (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diogo Dalot with a cross.
- 45'+4': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Ezri Konsa.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 1.
- 45': Substitution, Aston Villa. Kortney Hause replaces Ezri Konsa because of an injury.
- 46': Foul by Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United).
- 46': Morgan Sanson (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 47': Attempt saved. Anthony Elanga (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 47': Offside, Manchester United. David de Gea tries a through ball, but Anthony Elanga is caught offside.
- 48': Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 49': Attempt saved. Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.
- 52': Foul by Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa).
- 52': Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Foul by Alex Telles (Manchester United).
- 55': Morgan Sanson (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 55': Attempt saved. Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucas Digne.
- 57': Attempt missed. Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 59': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jacob Ramsey.
- 60': Attempt missed. Anthony Elanga (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 60': Foul by Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United).
- 60': Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Attempt missed. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Fred following a fast break.
- 62': Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
- 62': Fred (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Goal! Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Fred.
- 68': Substitution, Aston Villa. Philippe Coutinho replaces Morgan Sanson.
- 72': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Diogo Dalot.
- 72': Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Foul by Mason Greenwood (Manchester United).
- 73': Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tyrone Mings following a set piece situation.
- 76': Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matthew Cash with a cross.
- 76': Substitution, Aston Villa. Carney Chukwuemeka replaces Danny Ings.
- 77': Goal! Aston Villa 1, Manchester United 2. Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
- 78': Substitution, Manchester United. Jadon Sancho replaces Anthony Elanga.
- 81': Goal! Aston Villa 2, Manchester United 2. Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.
- 84': Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 87': Attempt saved. Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.
- 89': Substitution, Manchester United. Donny van de Beek replaces Bruno Fernandes.
- 89': Substitution, Manchester United. Jesse Lingard replaces Mason Greenwood.
- 89': Carney Chukwuemeka (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 90'+1': Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Kortney Hause (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Douglas Luiz.
- 90'+5': Offside, Aston Villa. Matthew Cash tries a through ball, but Ollie Watkins is caught offside.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Donny van de Beek (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jadon Sancho.
- 90'+6': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Kortney Hause.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Aston Villa 2, Manchester United 2.
- 0': Match ends, Aston Villa 2, Manchester United 2.
Statistics
 MAN |
AVL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 7 | Saves | 4 |
| 45.4 | Possession | 54.6 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 368 | Accurate Passes | 454 |
| 451 | Passes | 540 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 13 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 52 | Long Balls | 38 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 16 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 23 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 19 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
| 19 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 41,968
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 41,968
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Aston Villa (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emiliano Martínez (GK) |
| 5 | Tyrone Mings |
| 4 | Ezri Konsa |
| 27 | Lucas Digne  |
| 2 | Matty Cash |
| 6 | Douglas Luiz |
| 41 | Jacob Ramsey |
| 8 | Morgan Sanson |
| 20 | Danny Ings |
| 10 | Emiliano Buendía |
| 11 | Ollie Watkins |
Manchester United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David de Gea (GK) |
| 19 | Raphaël Varane |
| 2 | Victor Lindelöf |
| 27 | Alex Telles |
| 20 | Diogo Dalot |
| 31 | Nemanja Matic |
| 18 | Bruno Fernandes |
| 17 | Fred |
| 21 | Edinson Cavani |
| 36 | Anthony Elanga |
| 11 | Mason Greenwood |
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