Rogers Double Sends Aston Villa Past Manchester United as Winning Run Hits Ten

Aston Villa’s remarkable surge continued as Morgan Rogers struck twice to secure a 2–1 victory over Manchester United, extending Unai Emery’s side’s winning streak to ten matches in all competitions and tightening the Premier League title race before Christmas.

The 23-year-old followed up his brace against West Ham with another decisive display, responding after Matheus Cunha’s leveler to deliver a performance that underlined both his form and Villa’s growing authority at the top end of the table.

Villa’s latest win was their seventh straight league success, lifting them to third place and within three points of leaders Arsenal. It reinforced the sense that Emery’s side is no longer chasing momentum but setting it.

Emery praised his team’s collective resilience after a demanding contest, highlighting their ability to withstand United’s pressure and impose themselves over the full 90 minutes. Emiliano Martinez’s key interventions and Rogers’ clinical edge proved decisive as Villa executed their tactical plan with discipline and intent.

The atmosphere reflected the stakes, with Villa Park buzzing from the opening exchanges. United started with confidence, pressing high and attempting to disrupt Villa’s buildup, but the hosts gradually asserted control through midfield, with Rogers and his supporting cast driving forward whenever space opened up.

United carved out early chances and asked questions of Martinez, who responded with sharp saves to keep the contest level. The visitors’ willingness to go one-on-one across the pitch added intensity, though it also left gaps that Villa was eager to exploit.

Rogers opened the scoring with a composed finish that rewarded Villa’s sustained pressure, only for Cunha to draw United level after a moment of defensive hesitation. The response was immediate and emphatic, with Rogers striking again to restore Villa’s lead and shift momentum firmly back to the hosts.

After the interval, the match settled into a tactical battle. United pushed for another equalizer, while Villa looked to manage the tempo and strike on the break. Emery’s side showed maturity in possession, limiting clear chances while remaining a threat whenever they advanced.

Later on, United pressed harder, even after captain Bruno Fernandes was forced off injured, but Villa held firm. The tension built as stoppage time approached, yet the hosts defended intelligently to see out another statement win.

The result leaves Villa perfectly placed heading into challenging trips to Chelsea and Arsenal, fixtures that will further define their credentials. For Rogers, now delivering goals to match his work rate and consistency, his rise has become one of the defining stories of Villa’s season. United, meanwhile, regroup ahead of a Boxing Day clash with Newcastle, still searching for results to match their performances.