Aston Villa Defeats Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park, Extends Winning Run
Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park, with Morgan Rogers scoring both goals for Villa. This victory moves Villa to third place in the Premier League, just three points behind leaders Arsenal, while extending their winning streak to 10 matches in all competitions.
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha equalised in first-half stoppage time after a turnover near Villa's byline, finishing past goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Earlier in the game, Benjamin Sesko had two clear chances for United, both saved by Martínez; a third attempt after rounding the Villa goalkeeper was mishit.
Injuries affected United as Bruno Fernandes was withdrawn at half-time due to injury and replaced by Lisandro Martínez, who partnered Manuel Ugarte in midfield. Kobbie Mainoo was sidelined with a calf injury.
Rogers opened the scoring in the 33rd minute by driving from the left and aiming for the far corner, a shot saved by Senne Lammens. His second goal came after a waited cross; drifting inside Yoro, he finished near the far post. The match-winning goal was sealed by Rogers pouncing on a loose ball from a Tielemans cross-fed to Watkins, completing the scoring sequence.
Villa manager Unai Emery celebrated Rogers's second goal by throwing his jacket into the night sky amid the home crowd's enthusiastic reaction.
