Ratcliffe era starts with a bang, but what’s next for Manchester United?
Al Jazeera
As United launch a thrilling comeback to beat Aston Villa 3-2, the club’s new owner faces a raft of challenges.
In the week Manchester United’s protracted sale saga finally came to an end, in the shape of a purchase by Jim Ratcliffe, the on-field drama returned as well.
The sale of the Red Devils was done the hard way and, so too, the 3-2 victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday was as typical a United display as could be imagined.
It was another improved performance by Erik ten Hag’s team but they trailed 2-0 at half-time. A goal disallowed after a bright start to the second period seemed to encapsulate the modern Manchester United.
But United drew level through two goals by young academy product Alejandro Garnacho. Then came the fairytale winner for another starlet – this time one that the club invested heavily in – Rasmus Hojlund with his first Premier League goal at the 15th time of asking.
The victory was claimed in the Old Trafford way, against the odds and when the chips were down.
