Premier League – Matchday 17 – 21/12/25 – 5:31 PM
| time | icon | player | homeTime | homeIcon | homePlayer | score | awayPlayer | awayIcon | awayTime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| goal door Morgan Rogers na 45′, 1 – 0 | |||||||||
| goal door Matheus Cunha at 45+3′, 1 – 1 | |||||||||
| goal door Morgan Rogers na 57′, 2 – 1 |
Morgan Rogers is the man. The Aston Villa attacker scored two wonderful curls against Manchester United. He single-handedly shot his team past Senne Lammens to a steady third place in the Premier League. Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana also celebrated.
An evening to remember for Morgan Rogers.
Aston Villa’s revelation put his team past Manchester United in a wonderful way. Twice he beat our compatriot Senne Lammens with a measured curling ball in the far corner.
After a good start by the home team, Lammens had initially intervened well in one of the outbreaks of an unpredictable Villa, but just before half-time Rogers scored the first time.
He cut inside and scored the 1-0 flawlessly. Lammens was transfixed. A hard-fought opening goal after a first half that was more about battle than sparkle.
Witness: barely two minutes after the goal, United fought back – before the half-time signal. After good pressure, Cash lost his ball, Cunha punished mercilessly: 1-1 in the 48th minute.
In the second half, Aston Villa seemed to be on the ropes for a while. Was the match too much in a tough series?
Manchester United – without Bruno Fernandes who dropped out – showed themselves to be more energetic at times, but the home team proved at that moment that third place in the Premier League is anything but a coincidence.
No team is more comfortable when it is not in control. Villa remained calm, sparing and then struck again mercilessly.
Again, Morgan Rogers.
As if we were watching a flashback, he cut inside and curled the ball hard past Senne Lammens. It was immediately the final score of the intense match.
And so Aston Villa remains barely one point behind Manchester City (2nd) and three points behind leader Arsenal.
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Mason Mount (Manchester United) kicks at goal, but his shot goes wide.
Manchester United gets a free kick. Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa) knocked down Patrick Dorgu.
An extra 4 minutes will be added.
The attempt is saved by Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), who does not give away a rebound.
Shea Lacey (Manchester United) scores…
Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa).
Mason Mount takes the corner for Manchester United. He drops the ball centrally in front of goal.
The attempt is saved by Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa). The keeper went well and was able to clamp the ball.
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) scores…
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
Mason Mount (Manchester United) manages to score, but his shot is blocked.
Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Matheus Cunha (Manchester United).
Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
The ref whistles for a foul, Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) has made hands.
The line judge’s flag goes up: Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) was offside.
At Aston Villa the corner is taken by John McGinn. His cross goes towards the first post.
Aston Villa gets a free kick. Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) knocked down Boubacar Kamara.
A world-class goal and another beautiful curl: Rogers’ 2 goals
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) puts his head against the ball, but he cannot frame it.
The line judge’s flag goes up: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) was offside.
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
At Aston Villa the corner is taken by Youri Tielemans. His cross goes towards the first post.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on John McGinn (Aston Villa).
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
Free kick for Aston Villa. Mason Mount (Manchester United) held Amadou Onana and the referee saw it.
Corner for Manchester United. Matheus Cunha kicks it to the second post.
Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) is able to build, but his shot is blocked.
Save from Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), who is able to parry the ball while diving.
Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) scores…
Morgan Rogers can score for Aston Villa. The assist comes courtesy of Ollie Watkins.
Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Mason Mount (Manchester United) kicks at goal, but his shot goes wide.
Corner for Manchester United. Luke Shaw kicks it to the far post.
Matthew Cash (Aston Villa) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
Cunha mercilessly punishes loss of ball at the back: 1-1
Matheus Cunha can score for Manchester United. The assist comes from Patrick Dorgu.
Corner for Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes kicks it to the second post.
An extra 4 minutes will be added.
Morgan Rogers can score for Aston Villa. The assist is credited to John McGinn.
Free kick for Aston Villa. Leny Yoro (Manchester United) held Emiliano Martínez and the referee saw it.
Corner for Manchester United. Mason Mount kicks it to the far post.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
Manchester United gets a free kick. Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) knocked down an opponent.
Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Save from Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), who is able to parry the ball while diving.
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) scores…
The attempt is saved by Senne Lammens (Manchester United), who does not give away a rebound.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) pulls out…
Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
Save from Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), who is able to parry the ball while diving.
Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) scores…
Mason Mount (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa).
The line judge’s flag goes up: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) was offside.
Matthew Cash (Aston Villa) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United).
At Aston Villa the corner is taken by Youri Tielemans. His cross goes towards the first post.
The ball goes over the back line into a corner kick. It is taken by Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), but his cross is too short and is cleared.
Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) kicks at goal, but his shot goes wide.
Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
At Aston Villa the corner is taken by John McGinn. His cross goes towards the first post.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
Save from Senne Lammens (Manchester United), who is able to parry the ball while diving.
John McGinn (Aston Villa) pulls out…
Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United).
John McGinn (Aston Villa) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United).
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
The line judge’s flag goes up: Leny Yoro (Manchester United) was offside.
Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Diogo Dalot (Manchester United).
Onana and Tielemans as expected at the kick-off:
Lammens in goal for the visitors:
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