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Man Utd player ratings: Dorgu and Zirkzee save Reds but horror defending in 4-4 thriller

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Manchester United twice came from two goals down to draw against Aston Villa in an astonishing 4-4 draw.
They had to battle back after horrific starts to both halves and found themselves with a mountain to climb inside just four minutes.
Alysson forced a shot through Senne Lammens after 60 seconds before Lammens spilt a shot from the same player at the feet of Nicolas Jackson who converted
But Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty before Youri Tielemans drew United level just before half-time.
Villa restored their lead right at the start of the second half, John McGinn scoring from the spot after a poor tackle by Diogo Dalot, before a defensive disasterclass allowed Leon Goretzka to get a fourth.
Player ratings
Senne Lammens: At fault for both of Villa's goals in the first four minutes and then slow off his line later in the half to close down Alysson. A few questions being asked for the first time in his United career. 3
Diogo Dalot: Should have done more to stop Alysson getting his shot away in the first minute. Played one awful pass into trouble and then conceded a penalty with a lazy tackle. 3
Leny Yoro: Passing a bit sloppy at times and Jackson gave him a few problems. He played well in the first half overall but was badly caught out for Villa's third where he headed against his own bar - and did not score thanks to a Lammens save. 4
Harry Maguire: Recovered well from the early defensive chaos and was strong and decisive in the first half, keeping United on the front foot before being forced off. 6
Noussair Mazraoui: Good assist for Tielemans' equaliser but shaky at the back at times and his use of the ball still isn't good enough on a consistent basis. 5
Kobbie Mainoo: Strong in the tackle and won plenty of duels again. Makes such a difference to United's ability to play on the front foot. 6
Your Tielemans: Taunted by the away end so would have loved scoring in front of the Stretford End and it should have counted for more. Good on the ball but so far hasn't been sharp enough physically to succeed at United 6
Amad: Worked hard off the ball and was a threat down the right at times, but missed a really big chance in the first half. Will get his rewards if he keeps it up like this. 6
Bruno Fernandes: Another poor performance with the only bright spot the penalty he got. Looked frustrated with himself and should have been substituted. 5
Matheus Cunha: Tested Suzuki with one shot and did well to win the penalty. Stuck to the left rather than getting a freer role but had his moments. 6
Bryan Mbeumo: Struggled to get involved in the game and can have matches like that as a striker. Doesn't have the physical presence to assert himself on defences. 5
Substitutes
Ayden Heaven: Booked 11 minutes after coming on for a poor challenge on Alysson but did better overall than he has been doing recently and got forward well with the ball. 6
Patrick Dorgu: Back in action and made a huge contribution to the comeback with an assist and a goal. 7
Mason Mount: Came on for Tielemans and didn't make the most of some good chances. 5
Shea Lacey: Some neat footwork and tried to make something happen. 6
Joshua Zirkzee: Scored late on and caused problems. So often criticised for his work-rate and lack of focus but there is no doubting his ability. 7

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