Manchester United is getting stronger and improving with every game in the Premier League. In the latest match in Week 17 of the Premier League 2020-2021, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad defeated their guest, Aston Villa with a score of 2-1 at Old Trafford, Saturday (2/1/2020).
The Red Devils opened up the advantage through the penetration of Aaron Wan-Bissaka who managed to send a cross into the Aston Villa penalty box. Anthony Martial who greeted the pass managed to score a goal with a header.
However, the staunch defense of Man United’s goal, which was guarded by David de Gea, finally broke down in the 58th minute. Villa equalized with Bertrand Traore’s kick.
Man United again made the score after Douglas Luiz violated Paul Pogba in the forbidden box. Bruno Fernandes’ penalty execution successfully broke into Emiliano Martinez’s goal. Man United were back ahead 2-1.
The victory made Man United’s points equal the top standings Liverpool. Both Liverpool and Man United won 33 points, but Man United lost the number of goals.
Solskjaer admitted that he was happy with the results his foster children had achieved. He said that Man United’s squad game was improving and getting stronger.
“Of course we are happy with what we are doing. We have shown that we have improved a lot in a year. We lost to Arsenal on New Year’s Day, “he said.
“We have improved a lot. We got fitter and got stronger. The players have a great age. They are studying and hungry to learn what is important. “
“They come every day with hunger and a desire to be the best on match days. They continue to focus, “he added.
Man United will face Liverpool at the end of January. However, Solskjaer did not want to discuss the match and chose to focus on facing Manchester City in the 2020-2021 Premier League Cup semi finals.
“We have a big game on Wednesday against Man City, I haven’t even thought (about Liverpool),” he concluded.
