BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Aston Villa debutant Philippe Coutinho got here off the bench to encourage a comeback in a gripping 2-2 draw at residence to Manchester United within the Premier League on Saturday.
United gave the impression to be heading in the right direction for a second win of the week against Steven Gerrard’s facet as Bruno Fernandes struck in every half – the primary purpose courtesy of a dreadful error by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Villa had been a lot improved within the second half however Coutinho was being readied for his arrival off the bench when Fernandes powered residence an unstoppable effort within the 67th minute.
Coutinho was instantly concerned although and 10 minutes later he performed an enormous half as Villa obtained themselves again into the match with a well-worked purpose struck residence by Jacob Ramsey.
Brazil’s former Liverpool playmaker Coutinho then despatched the house followers wild with a tap-in from Ramsey’s wonderful reduce within the 82nd minute.
United, who loved a somewhat lucky 1-0 FA Cup win nL1N2TQ2FV over Villa on Monday at Old Trafford, had been surprised and Gerrard’s facet appeared as if they may pull off a outstanding victory with Coutinho forcing a save from David De Gea.
The draw left United in seventh place with 32 factors from 20 video games, whereas Villa are thirteenth with 23 factors.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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