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Aston Villa cement status as Premier League title contenders against Manchester United
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United: Rogers stunners send hosts back to within three points of Premier League summit Aston Villa will sit third in the Premier League at Christmas, three points off leaders Arsenal, after a 2-1 win over Manchester United.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win

Morgan Rogers has scored two brilliant solo goals to down Manchester United 2-1 and keep Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes set to miss games after injury against Villa

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes could be out for “a while” after pulling up with an injury against Aston Villa
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruben Amorim confirms worrying extent of Bruno Fernandes injury after Man Utd captain forced off in loss at Aston Villa

Ruben Amorim has revealed Bruno Fernandes suffered 'soft tissue' damage during Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Aston Villa. The battling Red...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal
Ruben Amorim confirms worrying extent of Bruno Fernandes injury after Man Utd captain forced off in loss at Aston Villa

Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes injury and Leny Yoro disasterclass sap festive cheer for Red Devils as Morgan Rogers fires Villans to 10th consecutive win

Manchester United saw festive cheer sapped by an injury to Bruno Fernandes during their visit to Aston Villa, with a Morgan Rogers brace fir...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal
Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes injury and Leny Yoro disasterclass sap festive cheer for Red Devils as Morgan Rogers fires Villans to 10th consecutive win
"About to give is nightmares", "Give us the 2-0 loss already" - Fans slam Amorim for inclusion of Manchester United star for Aston Villa clash Manchester United fans on X (formerly Twitter) are slamming Ruben Amorim for starting Manuel Ugarte in their Premier League clash against As...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Suspension over Casemiro is no longer banned and is an option for the club in their upcoming games.
Impact Casemiro is going to be an option for the busy next two weeks, as the midfielder has cleared his ban from yellow card accumulation. This is good news for the club as they are low on options in the middle of the pitch, likely to start immediately upon his return after the injury to Bruno Fernandes (hamstring). Casemiro has started in 14 of his 15 appearances this season while scoring four goals and one assist.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss time Fernandes is set to miss some time after suffering a "soft tissue" injury, according to manager Ruben Amorim. "I think it's soft tissue. So, it's going to take a while. We'll see....
Impact Fernandes is still in need of some testing to further diagnose his injury from Sunday, but is at least seeing an early update, with a soft tissue injury set to hold him out for at least a few games. With a hamstring injury feared, it is likely the midfielder will miss out until the new year at least, potentially more time. That said, the likely options to run the midfield while he is out are Casemiro, Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte, the only three options available or healthy in the engine room at this time.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Where to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United live in the USA: 2025/2026 Premier League Aston Villa will face Manchester United in a Matchday 17 showdown of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Here’s all the key information you...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM
Exits at halftime Fernandes was taken off the field at halftime of Sunday's match against Aston Villa due to an apparent hamstring injury.
Impact Fernandes appeared to be struggling through the end of the first half and would eventually leave the field, with the midfielder off due to what appeared to be a hamstring injury. This is a major issue for the club and something to watch, as he has yet to miss a start and is their conductor in the midfield, recording seven goals and four assists in league play. Testing is likely to come in the next few days as he awaits his results, with Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro to lead the midfield if Fernandes hits the sidelines for the first time this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up training injury Mainoo is out for Sunday's match against Aston Villa due to an injury he suffered in training, according to Alex Crook of Talk Sport.
Impact Mainoo suffered an injury in training Saturday and is withheld from the squad Sunday due to the issue. He is likely to be set for testing in the next few days, hoping he injury is nothing major. Either way, he has been a minor part of the team this season, starting in only one of his 19 appearances this campaign and struggling for time.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Where to watch Aston Villa vs. Man United live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League match | Sporting News Aston Villa vs. Man United kickoff time: Here's how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you thr...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd to Receive Fernandes Bid; Liverpool Make Isak Sale Decision Kobbie Mainoo, Nicolas Jackson, Marcus Rashford and Micky van de Ven all feature in today’s headlines.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Aston Villa vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 21

Preview the matchup between Aston Villa and Manchester United with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Data Skrive
Aston Villa vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 21
Three MLS Clubs Most Likely to Sign Casemiro The 33-year-old had been written off at Man Utd but has shown signs of life.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

By The Numbers: A statistical look at Wolves' abject season in the Premier League

Wolverhampton is setting unwanted records in its nightmare season in the Premier League
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Arsenal takes top spot for Christmas as Haaland overtakes Ronaldo's Premier League goal tally

Arsenal will spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League with Erling Haaland and Manchester City breathing down its neck
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Jadon Sancho's Premier League career can't be saved - Man Utd flop needs to leave England to ensure his talent isn't totally wasted

Jadon Sancho might be more of a basketball man than baseball but ever since he joined Aston Villa he has been on his third strike. He floppe...
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • goal
Jadon Sancho's Premier League career can't be saved - Man Utd flop needs to leave England to ensure his talent isn't totally wasted
Amorim hits back at 'feeling of entitlement' among Man United youngsters Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim defended comments made about younger players ahead of Sunday's clash with Aston Villa.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Forget Real Madrid and Lyon! Endrick told he must join Tottenham by ex-Brazil star to reignite flailing career

Endrick has been told to join Tottenham by ex-Brazil star Sandro to reignite his flailing career. Signed from Palmeiras in 2022 in a deal th...
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • goal
Forget Real Madrid and Lyon! Endrick told he must join Tottenham by ex-Brazil star to reignite flailing career

Man Utd told to sign Borussia Dortmund star to replace Bryan Mbeumo & Amad Diallo during AFCON absence

Manchester United have been told to sign Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi to replace Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo during their Africa Cu...
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • goal
Man Utd told to sign Borussia Dortmund star to replace Bryan Mbeumo & Amad Diallo during AFCON absence
Still recovering from injury De Ligt (back) is still recovering from a back injury and not available for the time being, the club announced.
Impact De Ligt missed the last three games due to a back injury and won't return for Sunday's clash against Aston Villa. The extent of his injury remains unknown, and his timeline to return has yet to be defined. The center-back will hope to return before the end of the year, as the Red Devils will need him fit given the lack of options in the backline, with Noussair Mazraoui set to play in the AFCON. Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro are expected to see increased playing time while De Ligt is sidelined.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd told transfer target Elliot Anderson is 'definitely' worth £100m price-tag as Nottingham Forest favourite warns old club over January approach for 'massive asset'

Manchester United have been told that Elliot Anderson, who continues to generate talk of interest from Old Trafford, is "definitely" worth h...
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • goal
Man Utd told transfer target Elliot Anderson is 'definitely' worth £100m price-tag as Nottingham Forest favourite warns old club over January approach for 'massive asset'

Titleholder Arsenal drawn on path to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarterfinals

Titleholder Arsenal must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for the right to face city rival Chelsea in a Women’s Champions League quarterfinal
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
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