Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Villa Park, thanks to a stellar performance from forward Morgan Rogers. The win, achieved on December 21, 2025, marked Aston Villa's 10th consecutive victory in all competitions and solidified their position in the Premier League table.
Rogers opened the scoring in the 45th minute with a spectacular strike, finding the top corner from outside the box. However, Manchester United equalized just before halftime when Matheus Cunha capitalized on a defensive error to score in the 48th minute. Rogers secured the win in the 57th minute with another exquisite goal, curling the ball past the United goalkeeper.
The match was a tale of two halves. Manchester United dominated the first half, creating several scoring opportunities but were thwarted by solid defending and goalkeeper Senne Lammens' saves. Aston Villa, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm until Rogers' magic moment just before the break. The second half saw United struggle after losing Bruno Fernandes to injury, allowing Villa to take control and secure the victory.
The win keeps Aston Villa in third place in the Premier League, just three points behind leaders Arsenal. Manchester United remains in seventh place. The victory was Aston Villa's second home win over Manchester United in 30 years, highlighting the significance of the result for Unai Emery's side.
Player Ratings
Aston Villa:
- Emiliano Martinez (8)
- Matty Cash (6)
- Tyrone Mings (6)
- Jan Bednarek (7)
- Cameron Archer (7)
- Douglas Luiz (7)
- Jacob Ramsey (6)
- John McGinn (7)
- Morgan Rogers (9)
- Ollie Watkins (6)
Manchester United:
- Senne Lammens (7)
- Diogo Dalot (7)
- Raphael Varane (6)
- Lisandro Martinez (7)
- Luke Shaw (6)
- Patrick Dorgu (7)
- Manuel Ugarte (5)
- Bruno Fernandes (6)
- Matheus Cunha (7)
- Mason Mount (7)
- Benjamin Sesko (5)
Player of the Match: Morgan Rogers
Post-Match Reactions
Morgan Rogers spoke to Sky Sports after the match, expressing his delight with his performance and the team's success. "It's hard work, long hours, you want every shot to go in the top corner so it's nice when it does," he said. "I feel really confident, I'm enjoying my football. It's not just me, it's the team. The performances, the team give me that belief and allow me to be me."
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expressed concern over Bruno Fernandes' injury, stating that the captain is likely to be sidelined for an extended period. This development could significantly impact United's remaining fixtures in the Premier League.
The victory was a testament to Aston Villa's resilience and the individual brilliance of Morgan Rogers, who has been instrumental in the team's recent success. With the gap to Arsenal narrowing, Unai Emery's side will be hoping to maintain their winning streak and challenge for the top spot in the Premier League.
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