Anthony Martial has returned to the net with MU.
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Manchester United defeated a tough Aston Villa formation (2-1) on Friday night on Matchday 17 of the Premier League, and became 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 2013.
Martial finally scorer
Manchester United have certainly already achieved convincing series since the arrival of Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer, two years ago.
But it is the first time in nearly eight years that England's most powerful club have shared a leadership position so late in the season.
The goal difference is even lower (+17 against +9), and we will have to wait to see if he is really able to worry Liverpool over the distance.
But his 10 victories in 16 matches are not anecdotal.
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@ManUtd starts the year off on the right foot ✅
The Red Devils win 2 to 1 against @AVFCOfficial by relying on a scorer @AnthonyMartial and a @paulpogba which causes a penalty ⚽️🇫🇷
The summary of #MUNAST 🎬
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- Canal Football Club (@CanalFootClub) January 1, 2021
Faced with a very well organized formation, Manchester United created the main opportunities in the first period, with five dangerous attempts by Bruno Fernandes (2nd, 37th), Anthony Martial (11th), Fred (16th) and Paul Pogba (25th) , which gradually regains the status of holder after a delicate autumn.
Liverpool still ahead on goal difference
Aston Villa was once worrying, on an attempt by the indefatigable John McGinn (13th).
The opening came shortly before half-time, on a header from Martial upon receipt of a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (40th, 1-0).
Heckled by Jack Grealish in the quarter of an hour following the break, the Red Devils were logically joined in the score after a goal from Bertrand Traoré (58th, 1-1).
The former Lyonnais thus scored his third goal in four matches.
In the process, a foul on Paul Pogba allowed Bruno Fernandes to transform a penalty and give his people a lucky advantage (61st, 1-1).
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