Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Kick-off: 18:30
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
Referee: Robert Jones

Aston Villa vs Manchester United at Villa Park was a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Sun 6 Oct 2024. Both teams were coming off mixed results from their European fixtures and looking to secure important league points. With Aston Villa sitting in 5th place and Manchester United languishing in 14th, this match promised to deliver excitement. However, despite some bright moments, the encounter ended in a goalless 0-0 draw, with both sides unable to find the cutting edge to secure the win.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Head-to-Head

Historically, Manchester United had dominated the fixture with 40 wins to Aston Villa’s 5, but the current form suggested a more balanced contest. Villa’s unbeaten run at home and United’s struggle for consistency made this fixture crucial for both sides.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa (12′ Diego Carlos), Pau Torres, Lucas Digne (85′ Ian Maatsen)
Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Youri Tielemans, Jaden Philogene, Morgan Rogers, Leon Bailey (63′ Jhon Durán)
Forward: Ollie Watkins

Substitutes: Joe Gauci, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Sil Swinkels, Lamare Bogarde, Emiliano Buendía, Kadan Young

Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: André Onana
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (45′ Victor Lindelöf), Harry Maguire (45′ Matthijs de Ligt), Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford (64′ Antony), Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo (85′ Casemiro)
Forward: Rasmus Højlund (64′ Joshua Zirkzee)

Substitutes: Altay Bayindir, Lisandro Martínez, Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Match Summary

Aston Villa vs Man Utd First Half

The first half saw Aston Villa start brightly, with Morgan Rogers missing an early chance in the 8th minute. Both teams battled for midfield control, but clear-cut chances were few and far between. United’s Marcus Rashford and Garnacho provided moments of danger, but Aston Villa’s defense held firm. The game took a turn when Ezri Konsa limped off injured in the 12th minute, replaced by Diego Carlos. United also made a defensive switch at half-time with Maguire and Mazraoui going off injured.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Second Half

In the second half, Villa’s Tielemans tested Onana with a powerful shot, but the United goalkeeper was up to the task. Rashford came close to a second yellow card after a rash foul on Leon Bailey, but the referee showed leniency. The closest either side came to scoring was when Bruno Fernandes struck the crossbar with a free-kick in the 68th minute. Philogene’s shot for Villa in the dying moments was blocked by Diogo Dalot, leaving both teams frustrated by the stalemate.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Key Moments

• 12′ Konsa limped off injured, replaced by Diego Carlos.
• 68′ Bruno Fernandes struck the crossbar from a free-kick.
• 90+3′ Philogene’s shot was blocked by Dalot in stoppage time.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Stats

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Timeline

• 8′ Rogers misses a big chance, firing wide after Watkins sets him up.
• 12′ Konsa limps off injured and is replaced by Diego Carlos.
• 68′ Bruno Fernandes hits the bar with a superb free-kick.
• 90+3′ Jaden Philogene has a shot blocked by Dalot, and Villa fans are left ruing the missed opportunity.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Result: Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Impact on the Points Table

With the draw, Aston Villa remain 5th with 14 points, missing an opportunity to break into the top four. Manchester United, on the other hand, continue to languish in 14th with just 8 points from 7 matches, marking their worst start to a Premier League season since 1989/90.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Player Achievements

• Aston Villa vs Man Utd Man of the Match: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
  Martínez’s commanding presence in goal earned him the fans’ vote for Man of the Match. He made key saves and kept United at bay to secure a clean sheet.
• Bruno Fernandes: His near-perfect free-kick that rattled the crossbar was the closest anyone came to breaking the deadlock.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Commentary

Full-time: Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 0.

• 90+8′: Morgan Rogers’ shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
• 90+6′: Jhon Durán fouls Casemiro.
• 90+5′: Jonny Evans’ header misses to the left.
• 90+4′: Ross Barkley is shown a yellow card.
• 90+3′: Corner for Aston Villa.
• 90+2′: Play resumes after a brief delay.
• 90′: Six minutes of added time are announced.
• 87′: Victor Lindelöf is shown a yellow card for fouling Morgan Rogers.
• 86′: Alejandro Garnacho’s shot is blocked.
• 85′: Casemiro replaces Kobbie Mainoo. Ian Maatsen replaces Lucas Digne.
• 78′: Corner for Aston Villa.
• 77′: Antony’s shot is saved.
• 76′: Lucas Digne’s free-kick goes just high.
• 75′: Foul by Matthijs de Ligt.
• 73′: Play resumes after a delay due to an injury to Diego Carlos.
• 68′: Antony’s shot misses to the right. Bruno Fernandes hits the bar with a free-kick.
• 67′: Alejandro Garnacho wins a free-kick.
• 66′: Bruno Fernandes wins a free-kick.
• 64′: Alejandro Garnacho wins a free-kick. Marcus Rashford is replaced by Antony. Rasmus Højlund is replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.
• 63′: Ollie Watkins’ shot goes too high.
• 61′: Leon Bailey wins a free-kick. Marcus Rashford is shown a yellow card.
• 59′: Matty Cash wins a free-kick.
• 57′: Ollie Watkins’ shot goes just high.
• 56′: Youri Tielemans’ shot is saved. Corner for Aston Villa.
• 51′: Matty Cash’s shot goes high and wide.
• 50′: Corner for Aston Villa.
• 49′: Alejandro Garnacho’s shot misses to the left. Corner for Manchester United.
• 48′: Marcus Rashford’s shot is saved. Kobbie Mainoo’s shot is blocked.
• 46′: Victor Lindelöf replaces Noussair Mazraoui.
• Half-time: Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 0.
• 45+4′: Play resumes after a delay due to an injury to Harry Maguire.
• 45+3′: Foul by Diego Carlos.
• 45+2′: Foul by Jonny Evans.
• 43′: Jaden Philogene wins a free-kick.
• 41′: Kobbie Mainoo is shown a yellow card.
• 40′: Alejandro Garnacho wins a free-kick.
• 39′: Leon Bailey’s shot is blocked.
• 36′: Harry Maguire is shown a yellow card.
• 33′: Rasmus Højlund wins a free-kick.
• 32′: Youri Tielemans’ shot is blocked.
• 29′: Foul by Ross Barkley.
• 25′: Foul by Ollie Watkins.
• 22′: Foul by Ross Barkley.
• 20′: Jaden Philogene’s shot misses to the right.
• 15′: Bruno Fernandes wins a free-kick.
• 12′: Play resumes after a delay. Ezri Konsa is replaced by Diego Carlos.
• 9′: Ezri Konsa wins a free-kick.
• 8′: Morgan Rogers’ shot misses to the right.
• 5′: Marcus Rashford’s shot is saved.
• 3′: Christian Eriksen is shown a yellow card.
• 0′: Kick-off!

Aston Villa and Manchester United shared the points in a hard-fought 0-0 draw. Both teams had moments of quality, but neither could find the decisive breakthrough. Aston Villa will be satisfied with extending their unbeaten run to eight games, while Manchester United will be left questioning their lack of cutting edge upfront as their poor start to the season continues. As the international break looms, pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag to turn things around for the Red Devils.

FAQs

• Who came closest to scoring in the Aston Villa vs Man Utd match?
  Bruno Fernandes came closest with a free-kick that hit the crossbar in the 68th minute.
• Why was Rashford not sent off in the Aston Villa vs Man Utd match?
  Rashford was fortunate not to receive a second yellow card after a reckless challenge on Leon Bailey in the second half.
• How did this result affect Manchester United’s season after the Aston Villa vs Man Utd?
  United remain 14th in the table, their worst start since 1989/90, and continue to struggle under Ten Hag’s management.
• Who was the Man of the Match in the Aston Villa vs Man Utd match?
  Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was voted the Man of the Match for his solid performance, earning Villa a point.