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Rasmus Hojlund Scores Again As Manchester United Beat Aston Villa

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales | Last updated 2/11/24

Manchester United won 2-1 away at Aston Villa on Sunday to boost their chances of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Rasmus Hojlund scored for the fifth Premier League game in a row when he fired United in front in the 17th minute.

David Luiz equalized for Villa midway through the second half but substitute Scott McTominay headed home a fine winner for the Red Devils with four minutes remaining.

Sunday's victory moved United to within five points of Villa in fifth place and left them just six behind Tottenham in fourth.

The top four teams in England will be guaranteed a place in the Champions League, while there is currently around a 70% chance that fifth spot will also be enough.

United have now won three EPL games in a row.

Meanwhile, Unai Emery's side have suffered three straight home defeats in all competitions, having won 15 consecutive matches at Villa Park between March and December 2023.

Highlights: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United

RASMUS HOJLUND CAN'T STOP SCORING. Man United lead 1-0 at Villa Park!

@USANetwork | #AVLMUN pic.twitter.com/5upntfnPgC
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 11, 2024

Douglas Luiz turns it home to bring Aston Villa level!

@USANetwork | #AVLMUN pic.twitter.com/qLXRWvjVyt
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 11, 2024

IT'S HIM AGAIN. Scott McTominay with a HUGE late goal for Man United! pic.twitter.com/km2Yl5o3ff
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 11, 2024

Full match highlights will appear here shortly.

This article first appeared on FanNation Futbol and was syndicated with permission.

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