Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United
Updated
Aston Villa won: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 17) on Sun, 21 Dec 2025 at Villa Park, Birmingham. Aston Villa goals: Morgan Rogers 45', Morgan Rogers 57'. Manchester United goals: Matheus Cunha 45'+3. Expected goals: 1.49-1.35. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Morgan Rogers (9.1).
Match report
Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1
Aston Villa edged Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park on Sunday 21 December in the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers put Aston Villa ahead on 45' (1-0), Matheus Cunha levelled for Manchester United on 45+3' (1-1) and Morgan Rogers restored Aston Villa's lead on 57' (2-1).
Aston Villa had 43% of the ball, shots were 12-15 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-1.35.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 43,157. Referee: Michael Oliver.
Match stats
| Aston Villa | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 1.35 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 34 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 281 (80%) | 396 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 5 |
Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, Benjamin Šeško
Key events
- 45' · Goal · Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Lisandro Martínez for Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 57' · Goal · Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- 68' · Yellow card · Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- 72' · Yellow card · Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- 73' · Substitution · Jack Fletcher for Benjamin Šeško (Manchester United)
- 73' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- 75' · Substitution · Lucas Digne for Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
- 75' · Substitution · Donyell Malen for Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 84' · Substitution · Emiliano Buendía for Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
- 84' · Substitution · Evann Guessand for John McGinn (Aston Villa)
- 84' · Substitution · Shea Lacey for Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
- 88' · Substitution · Lamare Bogarde for Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 5, draws 13, Manchester United 42.
Questions
Who won Aston Villa vs Manchester United?
Aston Villa won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 21 Dec 2025.
When and where is Aston Villa vs Manchester United?
Sun, 21 Dec 2025, 16:30 UTC at Villa Park, Birmingham, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Manchester United?
In 60 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 5 wins, 13 draws, Manchester United 42 wins (goals 41-111).