Morgan Rogers’ brace prolonged Aston Villa’s profitable run to 10 matches in all competitions and moved Unai Emery’s facet to inside three factors of league leaders Arsenal at Christmas.
Rogers opened the scoring with an outstanding curling effort earlier than Matheus Cunha hauled Manchester United degree inside three minutes on the stroke of half-time.
However the in-form Englishman was to not be denied, chopping inside as soon as extra to bend a near-identical strike past Senne Lammens earlier than the hour mark to seal the victory.
Ruben Amorim handed debuts to kids Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey, whereas Bruno Fernandes limped off injured in what proved to be a troublesome afternoon for United at Villa Park.
Every day Mail Sport’s Chris Wheeler charges the gamers…
Morgan Rogers’ brace prolonged Aston Villa’s profitable run to 10 video games in all competitions and ensured Unai Emery’s facet are simply three factors off league leaders Arsenal at Christmas
ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1)
Emiliano Martinez – 7
Had some extent to show in opposition to United after his transfer to Outdated Trafford was aborted in the summertime, and made a terrific point-blank save from Sesko. Carried on regardless of taking a knee within the head from Money.
Matty Money – 5
Will likely be dissatisfied that he was caught dallying on the ball by Dorgu for United’s equaliser. A pricey lapse of focus.
Ezri Konsa – 6.5
Stable on the again for Villa and made a improbable block to disclaim Fernandes an virtually sure purpose within the first half.
Victor Lindelof – 6
The previous United defender was stretched by Sesko’s runs on events, however got here out on high of their duel total.
Ian Maatsen – 6
Early sight of purpose when he went near scoring from a nook, however didn’t get ahead as a lot as he would have preferred within the first half particularly.
Boubacar Kamara – 6
Had his work lower out as United flooded the midfield by asking Mount and Cunha to drop deeper, however held his personal and drew a reserving from Ugarte with one break.
Amadou Onana – 6
Villa wanted his bodily presence and he produced one hefty problem on Fernandes within the first half that shook the United captain to his boots.
John McGinn – 6.5
Had a strong early shot saved by Lammens and continued to supply a risk going ahead, even when barely wayward with the cross within the build-up to Rogers’ opener.
Emiliano Martinez had some extent to show in opposition to United after his transfer to Outdated Trafford was aborted in the summertime, and made a terrific point-blank save from Benjamin Sesko
Youri Tielemens – 6.5
Shot vast of purpose shortly earlier than half-time appeared to sum up Villa’s frustration at that time, however his perseverance paid off with the cross that led to Rogers’ second.
Morgan Rogers – 8.5
What are you able to say about this man? He was the distinction between the 2 groups, chopping inside to place Villa forward with a trademark strike after which profitable it with one other luxurious right-foot effort.
Ollie Watkins – 5.5
Closely concerned when Villa began the sport brightly and had a shot blocked by Heaven. Continued to make good runs between United’s two younger centre-backs however light a little bit.
MANAGER: Unai Emery – 7
Subs: Bizot, Digne (for Maatsen 75, 6), Garcia, Malen (for Watkins 75, 6), Routh, Bogarde (for Kamara 88), Guessand (for McGinn 84), Hemmings, Buendia (for Onana 84).
Scorer: Rogers 45, 57
Booked: none
MANCHESTER UNITED
Senne Lammens – 6
No likelihood with the primary purpose and agonisingly near reaching the second. The younger Belgian has improved United this season however nonetheless has just one clear sheet.
Leny Yoro – 4
Had one in all his off-days. Allowed Rogers to chop in from the left far too simply to attain the primary, and didn’t get tight sufficient to stop the second both.
Leny Yoro had one in all his off-days, permitting Morgan Rogers to chop in from the left far too simply to attain Aston Villa’s first, and didn’t get tight sufficient to stop their second both
Ayden Heaven – 7
His most assured efficiency for United but regardless of ending up on the shedding facet. A few early interventions have been essential in stopping Villa catching Amorim’s facet chilly.
Luke Shaw – 6.5
A steadying presence alongside the inexperienced pairing of Heaven and Yoro within the absence of Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, and it was the same story right here.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Switched to the precise and pressed excessive with Dorgu to pin Villa’s full-backs, however he was responsible of permitting Tielemens to get within the cross that led to the second purpose.
Manuel Ugarte – 4
Returned instead of suspended Casemiro with Kobbie Mainoo injured, however appeared shaky from the second he was caught in possession early on and was substituted shortly after being booked.
Bruno Fernandes – 6.5
Has hardly missed a recreation since becoming a member of United six years in the past subsequent month, however suffered what appeared like a hamstring harm earlier than half-time and didn’t reappear after the interval. A worrying sight for Amorim.
Patrick Dorgu – 7
Made an important contribution to Cunha’s equaliser when he dispossessed Money on the sting of his personal field, and virtually bought an excellent higher help when the Brazilian headed vast from his good cross.
Mason Mount – 6.5
Impressed in a midfield three alongside Fernandes and Cunha in entrance of Ugarte, which stifled Villa for lengthy intervals. Can have a giant function to play within the absence of Fernandes and Mbeumo.
Cunha scored his second purpose of the week with a medical end however might have had a pair extra after curling an early effort inches vast after which heading off beam within the second half
Matheus Cunha – 6.5
Scored his second purpose of the week with a medical end however might have had a pair extra after curling an early effort inches vast after which one way or the other heading off beam within the second half.
Benjamin Sesko – 5
First begin for the reason that begin of November however struggled once more. Did not beat Martinez when via on purpose within the twenty first minute and made little impression after that.
MANAGER: Ruben Amorim – 6.5
Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Fredricson, Malacia, Martinez (for Fernandes 46, 6), J Fletcher (for Sesko 73, 6), Lacey (for Yoro 84, 6.5), Mantato, Zirkzee (for Ugarte 73, 6).
Scorer: Cunha 45+3
Booked: Ugarte, Dalot
Referee: Michael Oliver – 7
