Overview
- Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League at Villa Park, denying United a chance to move into the top five.
- Morgan Rogers scored both goals for Villa with high-quality finishes in the 45th and 57th minutes.
- Matheus Cunha equalised for United in first-half stoppage time after Patrick Dorgu dispossessed Matty Cash deep in Villa territory.
- The result extended Villa’s surge to seven straight league wins and a 10th consecutive home victory across all competitions.
- Bruno Fernandes was substituted at the break with a hamstring problem, and the manager confirmed he will miss the Boxing Day match.