Man United vs Aston Villa live score

Man United vs Aston Villa live score

  • Red Devils show their potential

    After a first half that seemed like both teams had their foot on the brakes the second half did not fail to disappoint.

    After falling behind to an Ollie Watkins goal, the hosts responded in less than a minute to draw the game level.

    From that point onwards they looked capable of scoring every time they cam forward.

    A well deserved win for Erik ten Hag and his team.

  • FT: Man Utd 4-2 Aston Villa

    The referee brings the game to an end.

    A fantastic second half giving us six goals to enjoy.

    Control of the game swung back and fore until United scored their fourth to seal the victory.

  • Man Utd 4-2 Aston Villa

    90+2. Garnacho does brilliantly to spot the run of McTominay.

    He clips a ball over the defence to the sliding Scotsman.

    Diverting the ball into the back of the Villa net.

  • Goal - Scott McTominay (Man Utd)

  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa - McTominay chance

    90. Brilliant first time pass around the corner from Eriksen to McTominay.

    Bearing down on goal he looks to bend one in the top corner.

    The ball comes thundering back off the crossbar.

    We are going to have four minutes added.

  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa

    88. This second half has been a credit to the EFL Cup.

    Maguire is penalised for a foul on Watkins.

    The Villa players are demanding a second yellow card but the referee is not having it at all.

    Replays show Maguire is a very lucky boy.

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  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa

    86. United seem to be camped in the Villa half right now.

    The referee gives the visitors some time to gather their breath as he awards them a free kick.

    Garnacho is down as he was caught in a challenge.

    The replay shows minimal contact.

    Looks like Martinez is waiting to come on for United.

    He replaces Victor Lindelof.

  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa

    84. Eriksen is looking to pull the strings in midfield, pinging passes around the pitch.

    Game management seems to be key for United now.

    Playing possession football, frustrating the visitors.

  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa

    82. Marcus Rashford comes off for Casemiro.

    ten Hag looking to hold on to what the lead they have now.

    Well into the final ten minutes of the game now.

  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa

    80. The second half has been a fiesta of football.

    Goals galore and we may not be finished yet.

    The pressure is on Aston Villa to get on the front foot now.

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  • Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa

    78. A misplaced pass from Olsen finds Garnacho.

    He threads it to Fernandes who shoots but Mings is sliding in to try and block the shot and sends the ball into the opposite corner.

    Olsen may have got to Fernandes effort but the Portuguese midfielder does not care.

  • Goal - Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)

  • Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa - Fernandes chance

    76. The ball finds its way to Fernandes in the box.

    He swivels and shoots and Olsen makes a great save in the bottom corner to turn the ball wide.

    Maguire meets the corner with his head but the Villa keeper is equal to it once again.

  • Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa

    74. We have to have a winner tonight.

    If neither side can break the current scoreline we will have penalties.

    Both teams are looking to attack when the chance presents itself.

  • Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa

    72. Malacia and McGinn are having a good battle in the middle of the park as they exchange tackles.

    Villa are looking to make some more changes.

    The visitors come forward with Douglas Luiz, the ball is worked to Bailey who tries to bend one in the far corner.

    Easy save for Dubravka.

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  • Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa

    70. United are looking dangerous every time they attack now.

    The ball is slipped into the box and Fernandes is through at a tight angle.

    With plenty of options in the box he tries to score from an acute angle and bells the ball out for a throw in.

    Terrible decision making.

  • Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa

    68. What a difference a half makes.

    We are being treated some real entertainment to make up for the first 45 minutes we were all forced to endure.

    Rashford does brilliantly to stay on his feet under the Villa challenge, steadies himself and pokes the ball passed Olsen.

  • Goal - Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)

  • Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa

    66. The irony is that at one goal down, Erik ten Hag brings on players from their game on the weekend who lost 3-1 to Villa.

    Unai Emery has a chance to make it a perfect start to his Villa reign.

    Another goal would give them the breathing space they crave.

  • Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa - Rashford chance

    64. Villa are growing in confidence again.

    Knocking the ball around, making United chase shadows.

    Dubravka is able to come out and collect on this occasion.

    Rashford is through on goal, the ball dropping on the half-volley and he smashes it just wide of the post.

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  • Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa

    62. Fred comes off for Eriksen.

    Garnacho comes on for Martial.

    Bailey is a thorn in Man Utd's side as he comes back to haunt them again after his goal on the weekend.

  • Goal - Diogo Dalot OG (Man Utd)

What was the score between Man United and Aston Villa today?

FT: Manchester United 4-2 Aston Villa.

Where can I watch Man Utd v Aston Villa today?

Our clash with Villa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with kick-off at Old Trafford scheduled for 20:00 GMT. You can watch exclusive build-up and post-match reaction live on MUTV - now available in the United App.

Who was Man of the Match Man U vs Aston Villa?

Who was your Man of the Match? Alejandro Garnacho may not have got on the scoresheet but he dazzled in his substitute appearance and registered two assists, for the strikes by Fernandes and McTominay.

How many times has Man United beat Aston Villa?

In the English Premier League, the two teams played a total of 25 games before, of which Manchester United won 16, Aston Villa won 4 and the two teams drew 5. Head-to-head records of Manchester United against other teams. Select the opponent from the menu on the left to see the overall record and list of results.