Manchester United’s 100 percent pre-season record under new manager Erik ten Hag was ruined by Calum Chambers’ stoppage-time header as Aston Villa came back from two goals down to end their own tour of Australia unbeaten at a rain-soaked Optus Stadium in Perth.
Unopposed, Chambers rose to nod in a rather soft second, giving Ten Hag something to think about when his team returns to Manchester.
United took an early lead thanks to Jadon Sancho’s third goal of the trip, and when Villa’s Matty Cash turned a Marcus Rashford effort beyond the reach of his own keeper Emi Martinez, it appeared victory was secure.
Aston Villa rallied in the second half after a poor first-half performance, with substitute Leon Bailey inspiring them to a comeback with a fine solo goal four minutes afterwards.