Manchester United conceded a two-goal lead but secured a draw against Porto thanks to Harry Maguire's late header. The visitors started brightly with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, but Porto fought back with Samu Omorodion scoring twice before halftime. Despite Bruno Fernandes' red card, Maguire's intervention earned United a point.
Manchester United squandered a two-goal lead but salvaged a point in Porto courtesy of a late Harry Maguire header.
Rasmus Hojlund put the Premier League outfit in control of the game with a second on 20 minutes before Porto sparked the game into life and exposed United's defensive flaws. Pepe was the quickest to react from an Andre Onana save as he tapped home. It had looked as if they were cruising towards three points with a statement performance, but Porto were able to cut through them time and time again to put themselves in control in what was an end-to-end encounter. The goals kept flowing and United got the game's sixth to land themselves a point - but it is a point that will surely feel like more of a loss.
3. All eyes on Aston Villa Those at Villa Park are still buzzing off a famous European night that saw them down Bayern Munich. United meanwhile, not even in the same competition, have to prepare for a second unenviable away day. Porto's hostility is followed by the difficulty that comes with a trip to Villa.
Ten Hag has struggled for someone to lead the line in the opening weeks with Joshua Zirkzee perhaps preferring a deeper role. It means Hojlund can slot straight back into his usual position, leaving the United boss with one less headache, and presenting their striker with the chance to progress and develop like so many in Manchester hope he will.
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