Patrick Dorgu has cautioned Manchester United that there is little cause for celebration after the team came back from two goals down to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick’s side delivered a dramatic response to the visitors’ early lead, scoring twice in the final stages to salvage a point. However, Dorgu feels Manchester United are still in a tough spot and need to improve rather than take satisfaction from the outcome.
Aston Villa comeback thwarted by Dorgu’s 96th-minute goal
Villa got off to a sensational start, building a two-goal lead within the first four minutes. Alysson’s attempt slipped past Senne Lammens in the opening seconds before Nicolas Jackson reacted quickest to a rebound to make it 2-0.
Manchester United hit back through Bruno Fernandes, who converted a penalty, before Youri Tielemans scored his first goal against his former club just before half-time to level the scores.
The visitors regained the lead three minutes after the restart when John McGinn fired a spot-kick past Lammens. Five minutes later, Villa extended their advantage again as Leny Yoro headed a set piece against his own crossbar, and Leon Goretzka reacted first to score.
Villa seemed on course for just their fifth league win at Old Trafford, but United refused to surrender. Joshua Zirkzee cut the deficit before Dorgu headed home a 96th-minute equaliser to complete the comeback.
Patrick Dorgu says Man Utd must fight to escape the relegation zone
Despite salvaging a point, Dorgu made it clear that the result was not something Manchester United should celebrate. The team heads into the international break sitting 18th in the Premier League table, and the defender believes everyone must take responsibility for the situation.
“I don’t feel happy – we are in a bad situation. We need to fight together to get out of it. A draw is better than a loss, but we had the better opportunities,” Dorgu told Sky Sports.
The Manchester United player also urged his teammates to examine their own performances and show greater commitment to the club and manager Michael Carrick.
“Everyone needs to look at themselves and ask if they are doing enough. We need to fight for the manager and for the club and get out of this together.
“Of course it hurts to be in the relegation zone. There are a lot of games, and we need everyone to come back sharp from the international break and start getting wins.”