Manchester United and Villa Draw 4-4 After Late Dorgu Goal

Manchester United and Aston Villa drew 4-4 at Old Trafford after Patrick Dorgu scored a stoppage-time equaliser that VAR reviewed and allowed to stand. The goal followed Joshua Zirkzee’s late strike and completed a comeback in which United scored twice after the 90th minute.

Aston Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany said Senne Lammens fouled Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as both challenged for the ball from a corner. Vidagany said referees had told Villa before the season that deliberately pushing or unbalancing a goalkeeper in the six-yard box would not be allowed. He alleged that Lammens made hip contact with Suzuki without looking at the ball.

The account is Vidagany’s assessment of the incident. Roy Keane disagreed, saying he saw no foul and that Suzuki should have been more assertive in claiming the ball. Former Villa player Ashley Young also said there was not enough contact for a foul. Their comments do not establish an official interpretation beyond the match decision, which allowed the goal to stand.

Villa manager Unai Emery described the incident as part of Suzuki’s adaptation to Premier League officiating. Emery said contact that might be penalised in...