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Manchester United set a new Premier League record following their dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Michael Carrick’s men became the first team in Premier League history to come from two goals behind to draw level twice in the same match.
According to Opta statistics, the record was set after United recovered from two separate two-goal deficits to earn a point against Unai Emery’s side.
Aston Villa made a blistering start to the encounter, with Alysson and Nicolas Jackson scoring within the opening four minutes to put the visitors 2-0 ahead.
United responded through Bruno Fernandes, who converted a penalty, before Youri Tielemans equalised shortly before half-time.
However, Villa regained control after the break as John McGinn scored from the penalty spot before Leon Goretzka extended their advantage to 4-2.
With defeat seemingly inevitable, United staged another late comeback.
Joshua Zirkzee reduced the deficit in the 92nd minute before Patrick Dorgu headed home Bruno Fernandes’ delivery in the 96th minute to secure a dramatic draw.
The result made United the first team to recover from two separate two-goal deficits to draw level in a Premier League match.
Despite setting the record, the Red Devils remain in the relegation zone, occupying 18th position with eight points after 10 matches.
They have also gone eight consecutive Premier League matches without a victory, leaving Carrick with the task of improving the team’s fortunes.
