John McGinn was central to a chaotic Premier League classic as Aston Villa twice fought back to draw 4-4 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Scotland international assisted the opening goal inside a minute and later converted a penalty in a match that saw United fall two goals behind in record time.
United found themselves 2-0 down after just three minutes and 42 seconds, the fastest they have ever trailed by two goals in the Premier League. The previous record of three minutes and 47 seconds was set against Nottingham Forest in August 2023. Brazilian winger Alysson, aged 20, capitalised on defensive errors to score after 60 seconds, and former Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson added a second two minutes later.
Bruno Fernandes pulled a goal back from the penalty spot for the hosts, but Villa restored their two-goal cushion eight minutes after the restart through Leon Goretzka. McGinn then scored from the spot to make it 4-2, seemingly sealing a remarkable away win.
United's historic fightback
Manchester United mounted an improbable late comeback, becoming the first team in Premier League history to trail by two goals on two separate occasions in one match and fight back to level each time. Joshua Zirkzee scored in the second minute of added time before Patrick Dorgu netted a 96th-minute equaliser, assisted by Fernandes, to snatch a point.
The result leaves Manchester United 19th in the table, having won just one league game this season. Aston Villa sit 10th and are now winless since their victory over Manchester City on October 24. Villa executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox were observed watching the dramatic events unfold from the stands.
Leyton Orient's next fixture is away to Doncaster Rovers on November 14.
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