Aston Villa extended their run to 10 consecutive wins in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Villa Park. Morgan Rogers scored both Villa goals, either side of Matheus Cunha\u2019s composed equaliser just before the break. The result was compounded for United by an injury to Bruno Fernandes at half-time and the senior debut of Jack Fletcher, son of iconic midfielder Darren.<\/p>\n
United player ratings<\/p>\n
GK: Senne Lammens \u2014 6.2: Helpless for Rogers\u2019s strikes but produced a few solid saves elsewhere.
\nCB: Leny Yoro \u2014 6.5: Let Morgan Rogers cut inside too easily for Villa\u2019s opener and struggled with him throughout. Hooked in the second half after a difficult outing.
\nCB: Ayden Heaven \u2014 7.0: Made a couple of excellent early blocks and looked composed throughout, doing a solid job of marshalling Ollie Watkins.
\nCB: Luke Shaw \u2014 6.5: Distributed the ball well, but struggled defensively against John McGinn, who often came out on top in their duels.
\nRWB: Diogo Dalot \u2014 7.2: Impressive on the right, showing why his versatility is vital for United. Got forward effectively and defended well.
\nCM: Bruno Fernandes \u2014 6.9: A solid if unspectacular first half, but had to go off injured at the break.
\nCM: Manuel Ugarte \u2014 6.7: Sloppy in possession, regularly muscled off the ball and second-best in duels.
\nLWB: Patrick Dorgu \u2014 8.2: One of United\u2019s best players, lively on the left and solid defensively. Got one assist.
\nAM: Matheus Cunha \u2014 8.2: Coolly finished United\u2019s equaliser and was central to most of United\u2019s threat.
\nAM: Mason Mount \u2014 6.7: United\u2019s standout in the second period, constantly trying to create chances.
\nST: Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko \u2014 6.3: First start since late November; spurned a good chance and remains short of match sharpness.<\/p>\n
Substitutes: Lisandro Mart\u00ednez (46′ for Fernandes) 6.6; Jack Fletcher (72′ for Ugarte) 5.9; Joshua Zirkzee (72′ for \u0160e\u0161ko) 6.1; Shea Lacey (83′ for Yoro) N\/A.<\/p>\n
Match context: United dominated possession at times and created chances, but conceded to two moments of quality from Rogers. \u201cIt\u2019s Morgan Rogers vs. Manchester United, and Morgan Rogers is winning.\u201d United sit seventh at Christmas, while Villa are third, three points behind Arsenal and one behind Manchester City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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