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Emery says he thought 4-4 draw at Old Trafford was about to end
Aston Villa and Manchester United drew 4-4 at Old Trafford after United scored twice in stoppage time to come back from 4-2 down.
Villa manager Unai Emery was seen heading down the tunnel before the final whistle, and said he thought the match was about to end.
The game continued for another two minutes after United's equaliser.
In a post-match interview, Emery grew impatient with Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison's questions, then ended the exchange by asking if there were more questions.
Villa director Damian Vidagany challenged the equaliser, saying United goalkeeper Senne Lammens impeded Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki during the corner; VAR checked the incident and allowed the goal to stand.
Emery said Villa must learn from the late goals and improve, while the team's complaint focused on whether the rules were applied correctly.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he went down the tunnel because he thought Manchester United’s late equaliser meant the match was about to end.
United and Villa drew 4-4 at Old Trafford after United scored twice in stoppage time to level the match.
Patrick Dorgu scored United’s equaliser in the 97th minute, and play continued for about two more minutes.
Emery said the goal was not unfair, while Villa’s director of football operations Damian Vidagany complained that United goalkeeper Senne Lammens had impeded Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
- Who
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Manchester United.
- What
- United came back to draw 4-4, and Emery explained that he went down the tunnel because he thought the match was finishing.
- When
- Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- Emery said he thought the match was about to end after United scored in the 96th minute.
Aston Villa
Manchester United
Equaliser
Aston Villa
Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany said Lammens impeded Suzuki during the corner.
Manchester United
United’s equaliser stood after VAR checked Lammens’ involvement.
Goalkeeper contact
Aston Villa
Vidagany said the rules did not allow a goalkeeper to be unbalanced or pushed on purpose in the six-yard box.
Manchester United
Roy Keane said football is a contact sport and the goal should stand.
Patrick Dorgu scored United’s equaliser, according to Emery.
Emery went down the tunnel before the final whistle.
The match ended in a 4-4 draw.
Vidagany complained on social media that Lammens had impeded Suzuki.
- Final score
- Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa
- Venue
- Old Trafford
- Equaliser scorer
- Patrick Dorgu
- Equaliser time
- 97th minute
- Added time
- Six minutes
- Emery’s explanation
- He thought the match was finishing
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What people are saying
No emotion. They scored in minute 96 and there were six minutes added. I think the match was finishing.
No, no. Not unfair. Please.
Lammens did not even look at the ball, went straight to do a contact with the hip over Zion.