Vidic denies Villa

13 November 2010 15:30
Manchester United launched a stunning comeback to rescue a point through goals by Federico Macheda and Nemanja Vidic after Aston Villa looked set for their first home win over the Red Devils in 15 years. Villa, lacking nine players through injury or illness, stunned United as Ashley Young and Marc Albrighton put them in command with only 15 minutes remaining. But United rallied through Macheda and skipper Vidic to maintain their unbeaten record this season. But they are still three points behind leaders Chelsea who have a game in hand against Sunderland on Sunday. Villa's pressure finally paid off after 72 minutes when Ashley Young lashed home a penalty after he had been brought down by Wes Brown as he attempted to convert a pass from Agbonlahor and after 75 minutes Villa doubled their lead through Albrighton. Ashley Young found Downing in space and his cross was turned home at the far post by Albrighton. But United rallied and Macheda reduced the arrears with a stunning 20-yard drive after Darren Fletcher back-heeled the ball back into his path. With five minutes left Vidic made it 2-2 with a far post header from Nani's deep centre.

Source: PA