Overview Lineup Statistics Comments Head to head 90 + 6' Both teams could have won today but Manchester United just managed to carve out the victory 90 + 6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle 90 + 6' Ball possession: Manchester United: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%. 90 + 6' A shot by Calum Chambers is blocked. 90 + 5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%. 90 + 5' Tyrell Malacia pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked. 90 + 5' Tyrell Malacia from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bertrand Traore 90 + 4' The referee signals a free kick as Antony from Manchester United trips Calum Chambers 90 + 4' The game is restarted. 90 + 3' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players. 90 + 3' Good effort by Antony as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 90 + 2' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 90 + 2' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 90 + 2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 90 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added. 90' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%. 90' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box. 90' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United trips John McGinn 89' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 88' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 88' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 87' Fred from Manchester United is booked after several commited fouls. 87' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Bertrand Traore 86' Marcus Rashford is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Martial in a tactical substitution. 86' Marcel Sabitzer is leaving the field to be replaced by Harry Maguire in a tactical substitution. 85' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%. 85' Dangerous challenge by Calum Chambers from Aston Villa. Luke Shaw on the receiving end of that. 85' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked. 85' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left. 83' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips John McGinn 83' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 82' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips John McGinn 81' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside. 81' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 80' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%. 80' Marcel Sabitzer is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa. 79' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 79' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 78' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 78' Tyrell Malacia is penalised for pushing Bertrand Traore. 77' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 77' The game is restarted. 77' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 76' Jadon Sancho is leaving the field to be replaced by Antony in a tactical substitution. 76' Christian Eriksen is leaving the field to be replaced by Fred in a tactical substitution. 76' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution. 75' Alex Moreno is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Digne in a tactical substitution. 75' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%. 74' Marcus Rashford is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 73' Casemiro from Manchester United tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close! 73' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 72' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 72' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 70' A shot by Marcus Rashford is blocked. 70' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 70' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%. 69' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 68' Goal kick for Manchester United. 68' John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 68' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 67' Casemiro shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control 67' Today's attendance is 73592. 66' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 66' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 65' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%. 65' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 64' Leander Dendoncker is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution. 64' Ashley Young is leaving the field to be replaced by Calum Chambers in a tactical substitution. 64' Christian Eriksen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 64' Manchester United start a counter attack. 63' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 63' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 62' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 62' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 61' John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 61' A shot by Jacob Ramsey is blocked. 61' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 60' Tyrell Malacia from Manchester United is ruled offside. 60' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%. 59' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 58' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 58' The game is restarted. 57' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players. 57' Reckless challenge there. John McGinn commits a rough foul on Christian Eriksen 57' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 57' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 56' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 56' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 56' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 55' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 55' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%. 54' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 54' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 53' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 53' Victor Lindelof goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target. 52' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Bruno Fernandes 52' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 51' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marcel Sabitzer 51' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 50' A shot by Douglas Luiz is blocked. 50' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%. 49' Tyrell Malacia is penalised for pushing John McGinn. 49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 49' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 48' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 48' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 47' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 47' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 46' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 46' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 46' The second half is underway. Half time 45 + 3' The only goal scored by Manchester United gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime. 45 + 3' It's over! The referee blows for half time 45 + 3' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%. 45 + 2' Bruno Fernandes shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control 45 + 2' A shot by Christian Eriksen is blocked. 45 + 2' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 45 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added. 45 + 1' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 45 + 1' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 45' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 45' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%. 44' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 44' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 44' Manchester United start a counter attack. 43' Goal kick for Manchester United. 43' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 42' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 42' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 41' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 41' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Manchester United stands. 40' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation. 40' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%. 40' Manchester United managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that? 39' Good effort by Marcus Rashford as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 39' G O O O A A A L! - Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United scores after his effort with the right foot is deflected past the goalkeeper. 38' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 38' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 37' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside. 37' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 36' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 35' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 35' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%. 34' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 34' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check. 34' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation. 34' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 33' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 32' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 31' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrell Malacia from Manchester United trips John McGinn 31' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 31' The ref blows his whistle. Douglas Luiz charged Marcel Sabitzer from behind and it's a free-kick 30' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 30' Ball possession: Manchester United: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%. 29' Jadon Sancho is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa. 28' Marcus Rashford is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa. 28' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United is ruled offside. 28' CROSSBAR! A shot from Casemiro stings the crossbar! 27' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 26' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 26' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 25' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside. 25' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 25' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%. 23' The game is restarted. 23' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players. 22' Reckless challenge there. Casemiro commits a rough foul on Jacob Ramsey 22' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 21' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 21' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players. 21' Goal kick for Manchester United. 21' John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 20' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 20' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%. 20' Good effort by Alex Moreno as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 19' Jadon Sancho from Manchester United is ruled offside. 19' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 18' Christian Eriksen from Manchester United is ruled offside. 18' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 18' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 17' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 17' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 16' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 15' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 15' Manchester United are trying to create something here. 15' Ball possession: Manchester United: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%. 14' The ref blows his whistle. Tyrell Malacia charged John McGinn from behind and it's a free-kick 14' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 14' Marcel Sabitzer from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target 14' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 13' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 13' Christian Eriksen swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 12' Good effort by Marcus Rashford as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 11' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 10' Christian Eriksen from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ashley Young 10' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 10' Ball possession: Manchester United: 69%, Aston Villa: 31%. 9' The ref blows his whistle. Ashley Young charged Jadon Sancho from behind and it's a free-kick 9' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 8' Goal kick for Manchester United. 8' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United is ruled offside. 8' Manchester United start a counter attack. 7' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 7' Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 6' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 6' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%. 4' Marcel Sabitzer from Manchester United is ruled offside. 4' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 4' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 3' Manchester United are in control of the ball. 3' Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 1' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United is ruled offside. 1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play 1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment. 1' Manchester United kick-off, and the game is underway. 0' The referee starts the match. 0' Welcome to Old Trafford, the match will start in about 5 minutes. 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