Alejandro Garnacho Today he scored two of the goals with which his team, Manchester Unitedwon today at home – in a great game – against Aston Villa by 3 to 2, with the goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez headline, at the start of the traditional “Boxing Day” of the Premier League.
At the legendary Old Trafford, Manchester United achieved a great victory and air for their coach, the Dutchman Erik ten Hag, with a great performance by Garnacho, who also had another goal disallowed, off side, in which he dribbled past Draw and defined the empty arc.
The Villains took the lead with goals from Scotsman John McGinn and Belgian Leander Dendoncker and ended the first half winning 2-0.
At 3 minutes into the second stage, the referee annulled the first goal by Garnacho, 19, for offside, but at 14 minutes, the United midfield stole a ball that led to Marcus Rashford who, upon entering the area, threw a low cross that the Argentine sent to the back of the net.
At 26, the play came from the left sector, when Garnacho connected it with his left foot and converted the tie for the Red Devils.
At 37 minutes, United had a corner in their favor and the rebounds left them close to Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund, barely 20 years old, who scored the third goal despite the “Dibu” effort.
In the North West of England, Liverpool climbed to the top by defeating Burnley 2-0 on the road with goals from the Uruguayan Darwin Núñez and the Portuguese Diogo Jota.
With this victory, Liverpool has 42 points, followed by Arsenal with 40 and Aston Villa with 39 points.
On the south coast of England, the local Bornemouth – with the Argentine defender Marco Senesi as a starter – thrashed Fulham 3-0 and is approaching qualification positions for European cups.
The goals for the “Cerezas” were scored by Dominic Solanke, the Dutchman Justin Kluivert and the Colombian striker Luis Sinisterra.
Earlier, the Argentine defender Gonzalo Montiel He started in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 away win over Newcastle.
The right back, World Champion in Qatar 2022, played from the start after three months and was replaced 23 minutes into the second half as he had a yellow card.
The former midfielder Vélez Sarsfield Nicolas Dominguez He entered the second half in the Cunning Trees, such was the nickname of Nottingham, who returned to victory after seven games.
The former River Plate player had not started in the Premier League since September 23 when he participated in the 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.
His last official minutes, meanwhile, had been on October 17 with the Argentine national team in the match against Peru for the South American Qualifiers when he left in the first half due to a torn calf.
Nottingham Forest turned it around with a hat trick from New Zealander Chris Wood and ended Newcastle’s unbeaten run at the St. James’ Park stadium.
With their second away win in the championship, Montiel and Domínguez’s team reached 17 points and moved away from the relegation zone.
Newcastle, with 29 points, took the lead through Alexander Isak’s penalty, but then missed the opportunity to get closer to the European Cup positions.
In a key duel in the relegation zone, Luton Town beat Sheffield United 3-2 on the road, although both teams would be relegated if the tournament ends today.
Luton took advantage of a fatal day of crazy defense, and two of the goals were scored by Tunisian midfielder Anis Ben Slimanes and defender Jack Robinson, both against, while the third goal was the work of Alfie Doughty.
Sheffield United’s goals were scored by Scot Oliver McBurnie and Bosnian Anel Ahmedhodzic.
This date is the so-called “Boxing Day”, the day after Christmas, it is very traditional for English football and refers to the feudal era when the nobles gave boxes of food to their workers.
The Premier League, then, offers as a gift to its fans the programming of part of a date, which this year will be the last of the first round and will be played until Thursday the 28th.
Premier League – Date 19
–Wednesday:
. At 4:30 p.m.: Brentford-Wolverhampton (Star+) and Chelsea-Crystal Palace (Star+).
. At 5:00 p.m.: Everton-Manchester City (ESPN and Star+).
–Thursday:
. At 4:30 p.m.: Brighton-Tottenham Hotspur (ESPN and Star+).
. At 5:15 p.m.: Arsenal-West Ham United (ESPN and Star+).
Positions: Liverpool 42 points, Arsenal 40; Aston Villa 39; Tottenham Hotspur 36; Manchester City 34; Manchester United 31; West Ham United 30; Newcastle United 29; Brigthon And Hove 27; Bornemouth 25; Chelsea and Wolvehampton 22; Fulham 21; Brentford 19; Crystal Palace 18; Nottingham Forest 17; Everton 16 (x); Luton Town 15; Burnley 11; Sheffield United 9.
(x) 10 points were deducted for failing to comply with financial fair play.
Source: Ambito
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