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Debutant Coutinho inspires Villa comeback draw against Man Utd

January 15, 2022 Aston Villa's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their second goal with Carney Chukwuemeka Action Images via Reuters

Aston Villa debutant Philippe Coutinho came off the bench to inspire a thrilling comeback in a gripping 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.

United appeared to be on course for a second win of the week against Steven Gerrard's side as Bruno Fernandes struck in each half - the first goal courtesy of a dreadful error by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

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