Manchester United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty in added time, moments after Kortney Hause had given Villa the lead
Manchester United suffered a second home defeat in four days this afternoon, as their 1-0 Carabao Cup loss to West Ham on Wednesday was followed by a 1-0 Premier League loss to Aston Villa.
Man United entered the fixture at Old Trafford with 13 points, as many as joint-leaders Liverpool and Chelsea and only trailing those teams on goal difference. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side stuttered here, however, with a dramatic game ending in dramatic fashion. After numerous chances for both teams, Kortney Hause finally converted for Villa in the 88th minute, heading home a goal for the visitors.
Just moments later, the defender gave away a penalty, with a handball awarded against him. Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the spot in added time, but the midfielder blazed his effort well over the crossbar to ensure Dean Smith’s players emerged victorious at Old Trafford.
United’s penalty came just one day after Solskjaer had complained about the lack of spot-kicks awarded to his team. The United coach seemed to blame those refereeing decisions on comments made by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp last season. Meanwhile, champions Man City edged Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League’s other early kick-off, to shake up the title race.
Re-live the action below.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
67 mins: This is still fascinatingly poised as we enter the closing stages. United have just one attacking change available to them following those injuries to Shaw and Maguire.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
64 mins: Lots going on. First Greenwood sees a shot saved by Martinez before Maguire goes down under a challenge from Konsa from a corner and appeals for a penalty that isn’t given. Maguire is then finally taken off as Lindelof comes on.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
62 mins: McGinn beats Maguire to the ball and flicks it around the corner into space before being brought down by the United captain - but referee Mike Dean does not award the foul!
McGinn would have had the whole half to run into but somehow that wasn’t given.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
60 mins: Fred almost plays in Greenwood on the break but Martinez gets out to clear.
Pogba then curls a shot over the bar from the edge of the box. Better from United.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
57 mins: Villa appeal for a penalty after Wan-Bissaka steps across Watkins to clear the ball from a cross, but that’s never going to be given.
Villa are increasing the pressure and the home crowd are growing frustrated with their side’s loose play.
Maguire is still on the pitch but looks to be struggling.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
55 mins: Groans from the Old Trafford crowd after McTominay passes the ball straight out of play.
And Lindelof is warming up - which means that Harry Maguire will soon be coming off due to his previous injury.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
54 mins: Maguire is back on - but Villa are again on the front foot. United can’t get out.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
53 mins: This is a worry for United. Harry Maguire is down and receiving treatment. Solskjaer will not want to lose his captain and centre back after already seeing Shaw taken off with an injury.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
51 mins: Watkins is offside again after receiving a pass in the box - it’s been all Villa to start this second half.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
49 mins: Chance for Villa! The ball breaks to Watkins in the United box but he can’t bring it under control as Ings goes to ground under Maguire.
Watkins was then given offside - so it may not have counted anyway.
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