Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Old Trafford
A. Taylor
2025/2026
Match Report
Manchester United powered to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford as Bruno Fernandes delivered two assists to surpass David Beckham's single-season Premier League assists record, now sitting on 16 for the campaign.
Casemiro broke the deadlock on 53 minutes from a Fernandes corner before Ross Barkley equalised for Villa on 64 minutes, surviving a VAR review for handball. The hosts struck back swiftly through Matheus Cunha (71') and substitute Benjamin Sesko (81'), who pounced on a loose ball to seal the points.
The win lifts United into third and strengthens their grip on a Champions League spot under Michael Carrick, who has overseen a remarkable turnaround since his January appointment. Aston Villa slip to fourth, having won just three of their last 12 league outings.
Match Events
41'
O. Watkins(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
53'
60'
Casemiro(Foul)
60'
64'
69'
E. Buendia(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
71'
72'
L. Yoro(Foul)
81'
82'
82'
86'
90+6'
H. Maguire(Tripping)
41'
O. Watkins(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
53'
(Foul)Casemiro
60'
60'
64'
69'
E. Buendia(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
71'
(Foul)L. Yoro
72'
81'
82'
82'
86'
(Tripping)H. Maguire
90+6'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Manchester United | 15 | 9 | 6 | +13 | 54 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 15 | 6 | 9 | +3 | 51 |
Statistics
53%Possession47%
16Shots9
6Shots on Target2
6Corners6
10Fouls5
1Offsides1
3Yellow Cards2
479Passes425
1Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
49
Manchester United wins
15
Draws
6
Aston Villa wins
Goals: 127 - 49