Aston Villa’s comeback here pulsated and was decorated by Philippe Coutinho’s first Premier League goal – the 82nd-minute equaliser – since Boxing Day 2017. Manchester United should be furious at how they allowed the strike five minutes after Jacob Ramsey’s finish gave Steven Gerrard’s team a lifeline, Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelöf and Raphaël Varane, all caught ball-watching.
Before this a delighted travelling United support had regaled Bruno Fernandes, their adored hero whose two finishes seemed to point to an invaluable victory in what was the captain’s best display of the campaign.
