Dorgu’s 96th‑minute finish rescues United draw

In the Aston Villa PLAYER RATINGS, Patrick Dorgu’s 96th‑minute finish sealed a 4‑4 draw for Man United at Old Trafford, rescuing a point after the side had trailed 4‑2 in the second half, following a late equaliser by Joshua Zirkzee in the 92nd minute. Trafford Whose crowd roared as the final whistle blew.

Second‑half drama intensifies

The visitors opened the scoring within the first minute after a ball ricocheted off Noussair Mazraoui, allowing Alysson to fire past United’s goalkeeper.

Alysson doubled Villa’s lead when his shot was parried to Jackson, who tapped in the second goal.

United responded before the break with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans, levelling the match at the interval.

Early in the second half John McGinn converted a penalty and Leon Goretzka added a back‑post tap‑in, restoring Villa’s 4‑2 advantage.

Substitutes turned the tide: Joshua Zirkzee struck in the 92nd minute, set up by fellow sub Patrick Dorgu, and Dorgu himself completed the comeback with a 96th‑minute finish.

Manager Michael Carrick, rated six in the PLAYER RATINGS, made three changes – Ayden Heaven for Harry Maguire at 46 minutes, Patrick Dorgu for Diogo Dalot at 66 minutes and Mason Mount for Youri Tielemans at 66 minutes.

CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox celebrated in the directors’ box while Unai Emery stormed off down the tunnel after the final whistle.

The report was published under the FOOTBALL byline by NATHAN SALT on 8 November 2026.