FT Aston Villa 2 - 2
Manchester United
Commentary:
90+7' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 41968.
90+7' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
90+7' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+6' Kortney Hause relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
90+6' Kortney Hause clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+6' A shot by Donny van de Beek is blocked.
90+6' Jadon Sancho of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
90+6' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
90+4' Kortney Hause sends a header towards goal, but David De Gea is there to comfortably save it
90+4' Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+4' The game is restarted.
90+2' Emiliano Buendia is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Nemanja Matic from Manchester United trips Emiliano Buendia
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
90' Dangerous challenge by Fred from Manchester United. Carney Chukwuemeka on the receiving end of that.
89' The game is restarted.
89' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
89' Bruno Fernandes is leaving the field to be replaced by Donny van de Beek in a tactical substitution.
89' Mason Greenwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesse Lingard in a tactical substitution.
88' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
87' Philippe Coutinho shoots from outside the box, but David De Gea has it under control
87' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Danger averted there as Alex Telles from Manchester United clears the danger with a good tackle
86' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
86' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
85' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Emiliano Buendia
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' With that goal, Aston Villa equalised. Game on!
82' Jacob Ramsey provided the assist for the goal.
82' G O O O A A A L - Philippe Coutinho scores with the right foot!82' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box.
82' Could be a good chance here as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
81' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
81' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
80' Matty Cash from Aston Villa crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 54%, Manchester United: 46%.
80' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
80' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
79' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
78' Anthony Elanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Jadon Sancho in a tactical substitution.
77' G O O O O O A A L - Jacob Ramsey finds the net with the left foot!77' Poor play by Fred as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
77' Some neat football here as Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa plays a 1-2 with Carney Chukwuemeka.
77' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in a tactical substitution.
76' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
76' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
75' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 53%, Manchester United: 47%.
74' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Goal kick for Manchester United.
74' A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
74' Tyrone Mings puts in a cross...
74' David De Gea relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
73' Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' Mason Greenwood is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
72' Bruno Fernandes relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
72' Diogo Dalot clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
72' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
71' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
70' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
70' Great defending by Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
70' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Manchester United start a counter attack.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 52%, Manchester United: 48%.
70' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Morgan Sanson is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
67' That goal for Manchester United came against the run of play
67' Fred provided the assist for the goal.
67' G O O O A A A L - Bruno Fernandes scores with the right foot!67' Fred of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
67' Morgan Sanson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
66' The game is restarted.
65' Bruno Fernandes is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 52%, Manchester United: 48%.
65' That's a great ball by Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
65' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
64' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
64' Matty Cash from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box.
64' Could be a good chance here as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
64' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
62' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fred
62' Alex Telles relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
62' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
61' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
61' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' Manchester United start a counter attack.
60' Victor Lindelof is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
60' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
60' Anthony Elanga from Manchester United sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
60' Matty Cash could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
59' Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
59' Mason Greenwood sees his shot deflected off target
59' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
58' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
57' Goal kick for Manchester United.
57' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
57' Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
56' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
55' Good effort by Emiliano Buendia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
55' Lucas Digne of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
55' Great skill from Lucas Digne as he dribbles past his opponents
55' Dangerous challenge by Alex Telles from Manchester United. Morgan Sanson on the receiving end of that.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
54' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Matty Cash from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Dangerous challenge by Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Bruno Fernandes on the receiving end of that.
52' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
52' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Morgan Sanson puts in a cross...
51' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
51' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
50' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but Emiliano Martinez comes out to smother the ball.
50' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
50' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Manchester United: 53%.
50' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' David De Gea from Manchester United makes a great save.
49' Jacob Ramsey releases a shot, it's parried by David De Gea but he can't hold onto it...
49' Some neat football here as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa plays a 1-2 with Emiliano Buendia.
49' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
48' The referee signals a free kick as Nemanja Matic from Manchester United trips Emiliano Buendia
48' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
47' Anthony Elanga from Manchester United is ruled offside.
47' Anthony Elanga releases a shot, it's parried by Emiliano Martinez but he can't hold onto it...
47' Matty Cash could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
46' Bruno Fernandes commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United trips Morgan Sanson
46' Ezri Konsa is injured and is replaced by Kortney Hause.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' The only goal scored by Manchester United gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Manchester United: 52%.
45+5' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+5' Alex Telles from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+5' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+4' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+4' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
45+4' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
45+4' A shot by Anthony Elanga is blocked.
45+4' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
45+3' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
45+3' Ezri Konsa comes back onto the field.
45+2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Ezri Konsa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ezri Konsa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Manchester United: 53%.
44' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Morgan Sanson puts in a cross...
43' Lucas Digne releases a shot, it's parried by David De Gea but he can't hold onto it...
43' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
43' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
42' Anthony Elanga is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
41' The ref blows his whistle. Matty Cash charged Anthony Elanga from behind and it's a free-kick
40' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Manchester United: 54%.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Bruno Fernandes
39' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
39' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
38' Morgan Sanson from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
38' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
38' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Jacob Ramsey
37' Nemanja Matic relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
37' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Lucas Digne swings in a cross from the free kick.
36' Mason Greenwood is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
36' David De Gea from Manchester United makes a great save.
36' A header from Emiliano Buendia is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
36' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
35' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Manchester United: 53%.
35' Bruno Fernandes clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
35' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
34' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
33' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
33' Mason Greenwood releases a shot, it's parried by Emiliano Martinez but he can't hold onto it...
33' Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
32' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
32' Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
31' Danger averted there as Morgan Sanson from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
31' Manchester United start a counter attack.
31' Fred relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' After a tactical foul, Nemanja Matic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
31' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Ings
30' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
29' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
28' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
28' Mason Greenwood fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' A direct free kick from Alex Telles is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
27' Lucas Digne commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Diogo Dalot
26' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Mason Greenwood
25' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Manchester United: 60%.
24' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
23' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
23' Anthony Elanga from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
22' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Morgan Sanson puts in a cross...
21' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
21' Manchester United start a counter attack.
21' Edinson Cavani comes back onto the field.
20' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
20' The game is restarted.
20' Edinson Cavani is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Manchester United: 64%.
19' Edinson Cavani is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' Should have been a goal! Mason Greenwood gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Emiliano Martinez!
19' Alex Telles from Manchester United crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
18' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
17' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Victor Lindelof from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
17' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Manchester United: 73%.
15' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
14' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
14' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Danger averted there as Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
14' Alex Telles from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
12' A chance presents itself to Anthony Elanga from Manchester United but his header goes wide
12' Fred puts in a cross...
12' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
10' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
10' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Fred could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 19%, Manchester United: 81%.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Lucas Digne
9' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
8' That's a great ball by Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
7' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
6' Alex Telles provided the assist for the goal.
6' G O O O A A A L - Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 22%, Manchester United: 78%.
4' Morgan Sanson is penalised for pushing Alex Telles.
4' Alex Telles from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Alex Telles swings in a cross from the free kick.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Anthony Elanga
3' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
2' Lucas Digne clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
2' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
2' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
2' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Manchester United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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