Aston Villa completes the dozen: 10 wins in a row against Man United!

Aston Villa completes the dozen: 10 wins in a row against Man United!

Aston Villa concluded matchday 17 of the Premier League with an impressive 2-1 win against Manchester United. This marks the Birmingham side's tenth competitive win in a row and consolidates their position in the top half of the table. With this success they now have 36 points and are in third place, just three points behind leaders Arsenal.

The match was characterized by numerous chances on both sides. In the first half, both Aston Villa and Manchester United missed early opportunities, including a missed shot from Cunha in the third minute and a confident stop from McGinn by the United keeper. It was Rogers who finally made it 1-0 for Aston Villa just before half-time, but Cunha punished a mistake in the Villa defense and equalized in first-half stoppage time.

Game progression and key moments

In the second half, however, Aston Villa went on the attack again. Rogers, who had already scored before the break, gave his team a 2-1 lead in the 58th minute. Although Cunha still had a good opportunity to equalize, his header went wide of the goal. In the final stages, Manchester United failed to exert enough pressure to change the result.

Aston Villa's record in recent games is remarkable. In addition to the win against Manchester United, they have won 10 games in their last 11 league games, including significant victories against league leaders Arsenal and resistance against Manchester City. This positive development follows a rocky start to the season in which the team failed to win their first five games and scored just one goal.

The challenges and successes of the season

The team's transformation began with a narrow 1-0 win against Bologna in the UEFA Europa League. The key to their success was the return of Pau Torres, who stabilized the defense. Key players such as Morgan Rogers, Matty Cash and John McGinn contributed significantly to this run. Despite their successes, the team is vulnerable in some areas. Villa have scored 10 of their 25 goals in the Premier League from long range - a record in Europe.

The club's financial challenges were also influenced by Jacob Ramsey's £39 million move to Newcastle United, which caused unrest within the team. Aston Villa were forced to strategically adjust their summer transfers after a UEFA penalty for breaching cost control rules, resulting in a £15m profit. Despite all this, the team is well positioned for Champions League qualification as they are 11 points clear of Newcastle and Tottenham.

On January 29, 2026, Aston Villa will face FC Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League, a game that could be a game-changer for the team. The positive development in the Premier League shows that Aston Villa is capable of competing both nationally and internationally.

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