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(Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa) Manchester United haven’t been better positioned for league gold in the New Years since 2012/13. Now only the goal difference between Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men and Liverpool differs.
Manchester United got off to a dream start to the new year when they rose to points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. The match against Aston Villa was their 10th straight without a loss.
Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s last season as manager, Manchester United have been no better in the Premier League at the start of a new year. That was the last time “The Red Devils” won the league.
On New Years last year, they were 19 points behind Liverpool; this year could be a much more exciting match for league gold if Solskjær’s men can keep up.
Against Aston Villa, David de Gea made several impressive saves. In midfield, Paul Pogba showed proof of what lives in him. And in front of goal, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s offensive stars continued the good trend.
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Aston Villa have only won one of 43 Premier League games against the Reds, but this year’s edition of the Birmingham club has impressed the most.
After barely saving their spot last season, they’ve taken the league by storm this year and are up to fifth place. But after five straight games without losing, they had to surrender to Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company. at Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial had the honor of scoring Manchester United’s first goal of the New Year. Marcus Rashford put Aaron Wan-Bissaka free on the edge, and the defender’s post found the Frenchman in the box. A precise header later made it 1-0 for the hosts.
Since joining the club in September, no United player has scored more goals (117) than Martial, two more than Rashford.
STEWARD AND GOAL: Anthony Martial (right) converted Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s post into a scorer. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY / X01348
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Solskjær used words of praise for Jack Grealish before the game and announced that they had to keep an eye out for Villa’s big star. The Norwegian was right, because after the break, the English team player Bertrand Traoré took out, scoring his third goal in four games.
The joy of the guests lasted just under three minutes, because then the local team received a penalty. Douglas Luiz was a bit clumsy when he fouled Paul Pogba and, like so many times before, it was Bruno Fernandes who took over from the penalty spot. From 11 meters, he scored his 11th goal of the season in the Premier League.
Manchester United have scored less and conceded more than Liverpool, but the teams have the same points after 16 league rounds. Leicester is closer, four points behind the big clubs.
