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Manchester United’s thrilling 3-2 win towards Aston Villa final night time ended the calendar 12 months at Outdated Trafford on a excessive.
Alejandro Garnacho’s double allowed Rasmus Hojlund to seize the winner with ten minutes of the sport remaining, opening his Premier League account within the course of.
It was a particular night time for the younger Danish striker, who had gone simply over 1,000 minutes of league motion with out discovering the online earlier than hooking dwelling in entrance of the Stretford Finish.
As reported by The Solar, it was additionally a particular night time for younger United fan Alex Batty.
The 17-year-old attended the sport on his return to England after going lacking for the final six years.
Alex’s unbelievable story began along with his mum and considered one of his grandfathers taking him on vacation to Spain again in 2017.
Nonetheless, Alex did not return dwelling and was formally listed as lacking by members of the family and, with the years ticking by, they feared the worst.
The teen finally made his escape after turning his again on his mom’s way of life and was picked up in France by a supply driver earlier than contacting his grandmother, who purchased him again to England.
Larger Manchester Police have since launched a prison investigation into abduction.
Talking earlier than the sport Alex says he has been introduced in control with occasions at Outdated Trafford however couldn’t wait to get again to look at his beloved group.
“I’ve heard issues have modified for the more serious since Sir Alex Ferguson retired however I’m excited to go and watch a sport dwell. It’s a dream come true to go to the stadium once more,” he mentioned.
Alex attended the sport along with his uncle and different grandfather, who would have been delighted to have Alex again and cheering United to victory.
United will hope the comeback win will show to be the catalyst for an upturn in fortunes going into 2024 after a poor begin Erik ten Hag’s second season in cost.