Match report

Aston Villa Defeats Manchester United 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Aston Villa
Aston Villa
2–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Dec 21, 2025

Aston Villa stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 victory at home, thanks to Morgan Rogers' goal. Despite Marcus Cunha's early lead for the visitors, Aston Villa rallied and secured all three points in an intense Premier League match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Aston Villa 2–1 Manchester United
  • • Goal Scorers: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Marcus Cunha (Manchester United)
  • • Assists: O. Watkins, Patrick Dorgu
  • • Key Substitutions: Bruno Fernandes off for Lisandro Martínez, Boubacar Kamara on for Aston Villa

Lineups

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martinez (G)
  • 2 M. Cash (D)
  • 4 E. Konsa (D)
  • 3 V. Lindelof (D)
  • 22 I. Maatsen (D)
  • 44 B. Kamara (M)
  • 24 A. Onana (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 27 M. Rogers (M)
  • 11 O. Watkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Bizot
  • 12 L. Digne
  • 16 A. Garcia
  • 56 L. Routh
  • 26 L. Bogarde
  • 53 G. Hemmings
  • 10 E. Buendia
  • 17 D. Malen
  • 29 E. Guessand

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Lammens (G)
  • 15 L. Yoro (D)
  • 26 A. Heaven (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 2 D. Dalot (M)
  • 25 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 13 P. Dorgu (M)
  • 7 M. Mount (F)
  • 10 M. Cunha (F)
  • 30 B. Sesko (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Bayindir
  • 22 T. Heaton
  • 33 T. Fredricson
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 70 B. Mantato
  • 6 L. Martinez
  • 38 J. Fletcher
  • 61 S. Lacey
  • 11 J. Zirkzee

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    45' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: Patrick Dorgu
  2. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: Lisandro Martínez
  3. Aston Villa
    57' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    Morgan Rogers · Assist: O. Watkins
  4. Manchester United
    68' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ugarte

    Foul

  5. Manchester United
    72' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    D. Dalot

    Foul

  6. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Sesko · On: J. Fletcher
  7. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ugarte · On: J. Zirkzee
  8. Aston Villa
    75' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Maatsen · On: L. Digne
  9. Aston Villa
    75' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Watkins · On: D. Malen
  10. Aston Villa
    84' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Onana · On: E. Buendia
  11. Manchester United
    84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Yoro · On: S. Lacey
  12. Aston Villa
    88' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Boubacar Kamara · On: L. Bogarde
  13. Aston Villa
    90'+2 Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bogarde

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Aston Villa Manchester United
Fouls 4 2
Pass Accuracy 80% 86%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 351 460
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.54 1.33
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 281 396
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 4 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Morgan Rogers' goal at 57 minutes turned the momentum in favor of Aston Villa, who managed to hold their lead despite Manchester United's efforts.
  • ▸ Manchester United suffered from yellow cards received by M. Ugarte and D. Dalot, limiting their attacking prowess.