First game, first goal!
Barça loanee Philippe Coutinho (29) scores in his first game for Manchester United's”>Aston Villa. In the 2-2 win against Manchester United, he missed interim coach Ralf Rangnick (63) a major setback!
The English record champions gambled away a two-goal lead against Steven Gerrard’s team.
Bruno Fernandes (6th/67th) gave the Rangnick team the lead. The Portuguese’s first goal benefited from a curious blunder by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who slipped the ball between his legs.
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Without Cristiano Ronaldo, who had to sit out through injury, United conceded the goal in the 77th minute through Jacob Ramsey.
Then came Coutinho’s performance!
The Brazilian came on as a substitute in the 68th minute and snapped 14 minutes later!
His commitment was only fixed on Wednesday. Years ago he played with Villa coach Gerrard at Liverpool FC.
The two teams had already faced each other in the FA Cup on Monday. United had won there 1-0.
In the league, however, there was a 0-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers. So Rangnicks United is currently only seventh in the table…
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