Premier League Regular Season - 17
Aston Villa 2 - 1 FT Manchester United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' M. Rogers (J. McGinn)
M. Cunha (P. Dorgu) 45'+3
HT
↓ B. Fernandes ↑L. Martinez 46'
58' M. Rogers (O. Watkins)
M. Ugarte 69'
D. Dalot 72'
↓ M. Ugarte ↑J. Zirkzee 73'
↓ B. Sesko ↑J. Fletcher 73'
75' ↓ O. Watkins ↑D. Malen
75' ↓ I. Maatsen ↑L. Digne
84' ↓ A. Onana ↑E. Buendia
84' ↓ J. McGinn ↑E. Guessand
↓ L. Yoro ↑S. Lacey 85'
88' ↓ B. Kamara ↑L. Bogarde
90'+2 L. Bogarde
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
49
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Matty Cash 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezri Konsa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Maatsen 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Boubacar Kamara 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Amadou Onana
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
John McGinn
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Youri Tielemans 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Morgan Rogers 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
Forwards
Ollie Watkins 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Marco Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Routh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Buendía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Hemmings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Donyell Malen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Leny Yoro
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
85
Entry
Ayden Heaven 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Luke Shaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Bruno Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Patrick Dorgu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Mason Mount
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
44
Passes
13
Duels
Matheus Cunha
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
43
Passes
9
Duels
Benjamin Šeško
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Altay Bayındır
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tom Heaton
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lisandro Martínez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tyler Fredricson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrell Malacia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shea Lacey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bendito Mantato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/12/2025 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 25/05/2025 | Manchester United | 2 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 06/10/2024 | Aston Villa | 0 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 11/02/2024 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Manchester United | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 26/12/2023 | Manchester United | 3 - 2 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 30/04/2023 | Manchester United | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 10/11/2022 | Manchester United | 4 - 2 | Aston Villa | League Cup | Old Trafford |
| 06/11/2022 | Aston Villa | 3 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 23/07/2022 | Manchester United | 2 - 2 | Aston Villa | Friendlies Clubs | Optus Stadium |
| 15/01/2022 | Aston Villa | 2 - 2 | Manchester United | Premier League | Villa Park |
21/12/2025
25/05/2025
06/10/2024
11/02/2024
26/12/2023
30/04/2023
10/11/2022
06/11/2022
23/07/2022
15/01/2022
Aston Villa Win
Manchester United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +21
P: 17 GD: +25
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -9
P: 17 GD: -16
P: 17 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 31 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rogers' Masterclass Ends United's Unbeaten Run at Villa Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. With Aston Villa sitting third and Manchester United seventh, this wasn't just three points—it was a statement about who belongs in the title conversation and who's still searching for consistency.
The Turning Point: Rogers Takes Control
Morgan Rogers delivered a performance that will haunt United's defensive record for weeks. His brace—the first arriving at the stroke of half-time from John McGinn's assist, the second in the 58th minute courtesy of Ollie Watkins—exposed the fragility in United's backline despite their dominance in possession. United controlled 57% of the ball, fired 15 shots, yet Rogers' clinical finishing turned Villa Park into a fortress. The intensity of Villa's press, particularly after the interval, suffocated United's rhythm entirely.
United's Possession Paradox
Matheus Cunha pulled one back in the 45th minute (90+3) with Patrick Dorgu providing the assist, offering United hope that their superior shot count (15 to Villa's 12) might yield a comeback. But Villa's defensive discipline proved impenetrable. United's 86% pass accuracy and 448 completed passes meant nothing without the killer touch. The balance of the match shifted decisively when Rogers struck twice—Villa's counter-attacking prowess proved the antidote to United's methodical build-up play.
The Stakes Shift
This victory cements Aston Villa's credentials as genuine title contenders. Their five-game winning run now includes a statement victory over a Manchester side desperate to climb from seventh. Manchester United, meanwhile, remain adrift of the top four, their form fragile (LDWDW) despite flashes of attacking intent. Villa's 9-goal advantage in goal difference and nine-point cushion over United tells the real story: one team is building momentum, the other is still searching for it.
Key Questions
What made Morgan Rogers the Man of the Match?
Two clinical finishes from limited Villa chances, plus his movement and positioning consistently exploited United's defensive vulnerabilities throughout.
Did United deserve more from this match?
Possession and shot count suggest yes, but Villa's efficiency and defensive solidity proved decisive. United lacked the cutting edge when it mattered.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Buendía's Brilliance Meets Mbeumo's Hunger in Low-Stakes Boxing Day Affair
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 87/100. Two teams separated by seven points and vastly different trajectories collide on December 21st—Villa chasing European credentials while United scramble for mid-table respectability.
The Setup
Aston Villa arrive fifth in the table with genuine Form, stringing together three wins in their last five matches. Their Balance is precarious, however—only four points separating them from the pack. Manchester United sit 12th, having surrendered control of their season with inconsistent results. The Stakes are muted by winter's fixture congestion, but the Stars are unmissable: Emiliano Buendía has ignited Villa's midfield with two goals and an assist in four recent matches, while Bryan Mbeumo's four-goal rampage across five United outings signals a predator in peak hunger.
Key Battle
Amadou Onana versus Casemiro in the engine room decides possession's narrative. Onana's 7.6 average rating reflects his ability to suffocate United's build-up play; Casemiro's two-goal, one-assist contribution proves he remains dangerous when United find rhythm. Whoever controls the tempo controls the match.
Our Prediction
Villa's superior Form and Emiliano Martínez's penalty heroics (one save this season) edge them through. Expect Villa to absorb United's early pressure, exploit Mbeumo's defensive positioning on the counter, and secure a 2-1 victory. Bruno Fernandes' three assists suggest United create chances—they'll just lack the clinical finish Villa possess.