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Manchester United survived just a few scares to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.
Rasmus Hojlund gave United the lead within the seventeenth minute to set his aspect on their means. Nevertheless, Villa acquired into it and restored parity by Douglas Luiz.
Unai Emery’s males had been pushing exhausting for a profitable aim however towards the run of play, it was United who ran out victors.
Scott McTominay headed the ball into the again of the web from a Diogo Dalot cross to seal the win for his aspect.
United had 44% possession to Villa’s 56%.
Erik ten Hag’s stars registered 5 pictures on the right track from their complete 17 cracks at aim. Their opponents had 23 complete pictures, with 10 of those requiring Andre Onana to intervene.
United put collectively 380 passes with a cross accuracy of 80%.
Villa strung 481 passes with a hit fee of 87%.
One of many Crimson Devils’ most excellent performers was Harry Maguire. In Lisandro Martinez’s absence resulting from damage, Maguire slotted proper subsequent to Raphael Varane. The pair did nicely.
Maguire had an 81% cross accuracy to his identify.
He touched the ball 71 occasions. He efficiently discovered his teammates with 46 of the 57 passes he tried.
The previous United skipper was required to contest seven aerial duels. He got here out on prime on all seven events! He was a monster within the air.
Maguire made 5 clearances that helped stop Villa from breaching Onana’s aim greater than as soon as.
The 30-year-old gained 4 of the 5 floor duels he delved into. He put in 4 tackles and was profitable all 4 occasions.
The defender made one key cross, created one massive likelihood and naturally, grabbed an help for Hojlund’s opening aim.
Harry Maguire’s sport by numbers vs. Aston Villa:
81% cross accuracy
71 touches
46/57 passes accomplished
7/7 aerial duels gained
5 clearances
4/5 floor duels gained
4/4 tackles gained
1 key cross
1 massive likelihood created
1 helpParticipant of the match. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IoYZhw1gut
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 11, 2024
Maguire was topped Sky Sports activities’ man-of-the-match and it was a totally deserved accolade.
