Manchester United hold FC Porto 3-3 in Europa League: Stats
Manchester United wasted a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 versus FC Porto in matchweek 2 of the UEFA Europa League season. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund handed the visitors a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes. However, Porto scored two goals in seven minutes to make it 2-2 going into half-time. Porto went 3-2 up before Harry Maguire scored the equalizer late on.
Porto come from two goals down to go 2-2
Rashford drove past two defenders into the box from the left and saw his shot go through Diogo Costa at the near post to hand United the lead in the 7th minute. Hojlund, who made his first start this season, beat Costa at his near post from a Rashford assist. United's defensive flaws then saw Pepe and Samu Omorodion make it 2-2 for Porto.
1st half match stats
Man United made 11 attempts with three shots on target. Porto had three shots on target from six attempts. The hosts had 20 touches in the opposition box compared to United's 22. Porto also had 56% ball possession.
Omorodion scores before Maguire levels
Porto almost punished Man United in the 47th minute with Andre Onana having to make a save. In the 50th minute, Omorodion scored his second as United's defense was caught out. Omorodion had another chance but saw Onana make a save (65'). United too had their moments in this contest and had to rely on Maguire's 91st-minute goal to take home a point.
Bruno Fernandes sent off
Bruno Fernandes, who was sent off in the weekend against Tottenham, received two yellow cards versus Porto and was forced to leave the pitch again. He was handed his 2nd yellow card in the 81st minute.
Porous Man United keep shipping in the goals
As per Opta, since Erik ten Hag joined Manchester United in 2022, no Premier League club has conceded 3 or more goals in a match more times in all competitions than the Old Trafford club (24). For the 31st time since the beginning of last season, United have conceded 2+ goals in a match. It's the most by a Premier League outfit.
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Eriksen races to 16 assists for Man United
Christian Eriksen set Rashford up for the first goal and then assisted Maguire with a floating ball from a set-piece. Eriksen marked his 79th appearance for Man United with 2 assists. He owns six goals for the Red Devils in addition to making 16 assists.
26th European goal for Rashford
Playing his 412th match for United in all competitions, Rashford has raced to 135 goals. In 10 matches this season, he has scored four times. This was his 2nd assist. Rashford scored his 26th goal for United in European competitions. This was his 71st appearance in Europe for the English club.
Here are the match stats
United had 29 attempts in the contest with eight shots on target. Porto had 7 shots on target from 14 attempts. Ten Hag's men had 54% ball possession and an 88% pass accuracy.
Ten Hag's side is 22nd in the standings
Ten Hag's side is placed 22nd at the moment in the revamped 36-team Europa League. United have two points from two matches and own a goal difference of 0. Meanwhile, Porto are 24th with one defeat and a draw.
Ten Hag's fate hangs in the balance
A win against Porto would have helped keep some pressure off ahead of the weekend's massive trip to Aston Villa. However, although Maguire saved the blushes, ten Hag will be scrutinized once again as his side conceded three goals. For now, this comes as a relief for United as they earned a point but Porto could have put this game into bed.
