Villa boss Emery explains why he went down tunnel before full-time

Emery walked down the tunnel before full-time after United's 97th-minute equaliser because he thought the match was ending, having conceded in the 96th minute with six minutes added.

Aston Villa threw away two separate two-goal leads to draw 4-4 with Manchester United in a thrilling Super Sunday encounter at Old Trafford. Patrick Dorgu scored the equaliser in the 97th minute, prompting Villa manager Unai Emery to head down the tunnel before the final whistle.

Emery explained in his post-match interview that he left because United had scored in the 96th minute with six minutes of added time, so he believed the match was finishing. Villa have disputed the legitimacy of United's fourth goal, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens accused of impeding Villa's Zion Suzuki as he challenged Dorgu for the corner.

VAR reviewed the incident and allowed the goal to stand. Villa's director of football operations Damian Vidagany posted on social media expressing frustration, noting that referees had been told during the summer that pushing or unbalancing the goalkeeper in the box would not be permitted.

Emery acknowledged his anger at conceding twice in the final minutes but stressed his frustration was with the situation, not his players.