Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Manchester United vs Aston Villa ended 3-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Premier League 2023-12-26 20:00 Old Trafford Regular Season - 19
Full Time
Manchester United

Manchester United

A. Garnacho59'
A. Garnacho71'
R. Højlund82'
3 - 2
Final score
Aston Villa

Aston Villa

21'J. McGinn
26'L. Dendoncker
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-2.

Goals: J. McGinn (Aston Villa, 21'), L. Dendoncker (Aston Villa, 26'), A. Garnacho (Manchester United, 59'), A. Garnacho (Manchester United, 71'), R. Højlund (Manchester United, 82').

Manchester United had 46% possession to Aston Villa's 54%, with 13.00 shots to 10.00.

A. Garnacho (Manchester United) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

21'
J. McGinnNormal Goal
Aston Villa
26'
L. DendonckerC. Lenglet
Aston Villa
45+2'
Jacob RamseyYellow Card
Aston Villa
50'
Alejandro GarnachoGoal cancelled
Manchester United
50'
Out: L. DigneIn: Álex Moreno
Aston Villa
59'
A. GarnachoM. Rashford
Manchester United
71'
A. GarnachoNormal Goal
Manchester United
73'
Bruno FernandesYellow Card
Manchester United
74'
Diego CarlosYellow Card
Aston Villa
77'
Out: L. BaileyIn: N. Zaniolo
Aston Villa
77'
Out: J. RamseyIn: M. Diaby
Aston Villa
80'
Out: M. RashfordIn: Antony
Manchester United
81'
Out: K. MainooIn: S. McTominay
Manchester United
82'
R. HøjlundNormal Goal
Manchester United
86'
Out: J. McGinnIn: J. Durán
Aston Villa
86'
Out: L. DendonckerIn: T. Iroegbunam
Aston Villa
87'
Ezri KonsaYellow Card
Aston Villa
89'
Out: R. HøjlundIn: W. Kambwala
Manchester United
90+4'
Out: C. EriksenIn: D. Gore
Manchester United
90+5'
Out: A. GarnachoIn: H. Mejbri
Manchester United
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Manchester United
Statistic
Aston Villa
46%
Possession
54%
13
Total Shots
10
7
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
4
8
Shots Inside Box
7
5
Shots Outside Box
3
3
Corners
6
9
Offsides
0
10
Fouls
10
1
Yellow Cards
3
393
Total Passes
462
313
Accurate Passes
379
1
Goalkeeper Saves
4
1.13
Expected Goals (xG)
1.66
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
A. Garnacho
Manchester United

A. Garnacho

Rating 8.5 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

4
Manchester United

M. Rashford

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 1 A · 2 SOT

5
Aston Villa

J. McGinn

Rating 7.0 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

6
Manchester United

R. Højlund

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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FINAL RESULT

Manchester United vs Aston Villa match analysis

Review Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.

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