Anthony Martial has found his way back to the net with MU. – Lawrence Griffiths / AP / SIPA
Manchester United defeated a tough Aston Villa formation (2 -1), Friday evening during the 16 day of the Premier League, and becomes co-leader of the championship with Liverpool. This is the first time the Red Devils have regained this rank at this stage of the competition since the departure of Alex Ferguson, in 1303.
Manchester United has certainly already achieved convincing series since the arrival of Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer, two years ago. But this is
the first time in almost eight years that England’s most powerful club share a leadership position at such an advanced stage of the season. The goal difference is even lower (+ 16 against +9), and we will have to wait to see if he is really able to worry Liverpool over the distance. But its wins in 16 matches are not anecdotal. – Football Club Channel (@CanalFootClub)
January 1, 2021
Faced with a very well organized formation, Manchester United created the main chances in the first period, with five dangerous attempts by Bruno Fernandes (2nd, 25 e), Anthony Martial (11 e), Fred (13 e) and Paul Pogba (20 e), which gradually regains the status of holder after a delicate autumn.
Liverpool always s in front of goal difference
Aston Villa was once disturbing, on an attempt by the indefatigable John McGinn (13 e). The opening came shortly before half-time, on a header from Martial at the reception of a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (37 e, 1-0). Heckled by Jack Grealish in the quarter of an hour after the break, the Red Devils were logically joined in the score after a goal from Bertrand Traoré (58 e, 1-1). The former Lyonnais thus scored his third goal in four games. In the process,
a fault on Paul Pogba allowed Bruno Fernandes to convert a penalty and give his people a lucky advantage (58 e, 1-1).