FT Manchester United 0 - 1
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
90+6' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+5' Paul Pogba from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
90+5' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
90+4' Mason Greenwood fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+4' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+3' HE MISSES - Bruno Fernandes takes the penalty, but the shot goes wide.90+2' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Manchester United!
90+1' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' PENALTY! - Kortney Hause handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Kortney Hause but the ref is uninterested.
90+1' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+1' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
90+1' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
90' Yellow card for Matty Cash.
90' Matty Cash from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Diogo Dalot
90' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
90' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
88' Douglas Luiz provided the assist for the goal.
88' G O O O A A A L - Kortney Hause from Aston Villa heads the ball home!88' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
88' The game is restarted.
88' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
87' Aaron Wan-Bissaka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
87' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
86' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
86' Jacob Ramsey is injured and is replaced by Cameron Archer.
85' Jacob Ramsey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85' Cristiano Ronaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
85' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
84' Victor Lindelof clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
84' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
84' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United sends a deflected cross into the box.
83' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
83' A chance presents itself to Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United but his header goes wide
83' Mason Greenwood puts in a cross...
83' Jacob Ramsey comes back onto the field.
82' The game is restarted.
82' Jacob Ramsey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
82' Scott McTominay is leaving the field to be replaced by Edinson Cavani in a tactical substitution.
81' Jacob Ramsey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Emiliano Buendia is penalised for pushing Scott McTominay.
81' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
81' John McGinn puts in a cross...
80' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Jacob Ramsey puts in a cross...
80' Kortney Hause from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Jacob Ramsey puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
80' Paul Pogba relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' John McGinn swings in a cross from the free kick.
79' Reckless challenge there. Diogo Dalot commits a rough foul on Matty Cash
78' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
77' After a tactical foul, Fred sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips John McGinn
76' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
76' Scott McTominay from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
76' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
75' Good effort by Paul Pogba as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75' Great skill from Paul Pogba as he dribbles past his opponents
75' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
74' Matt Targett comes back onto the field.
74' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' The game is restarted.
74' Matt Targett is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
74' Matt Targett is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' Raphael Varane from Manchester United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
73' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
72' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester United are clearly dominating possession
72' A shot by Mason Greenwood is blocked.
72' A shot by Mason Greenwood is blocked.
72' Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
71' Paul Pogba from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
71' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
70' A shot by Cristiano Ronaldo is blocked.
70' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
70' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
69' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
69' Manchester United start a counter attack.
69' Fred relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
69' Ollie Watkins releases a shot, it's parried by David De Gea but he can't hold onto it...
69' Great skill from Ollie Watkins as he dribbles past his opponents
69' Could be a good chance here as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
68' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
68' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
68' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
67' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
67' Harry Maguire is injured and is replaced by Victor Lindelof.
66' John McGinn commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
66' Reckless challenge there. John McGinn commits a rough foul on Bruno Fernandes
66' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
66' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
65' Good effort by Mason Greenwood as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
65' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Could be a good chance here as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
65' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
65' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Scott McTominay
63' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
62' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Paul Pogba from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
61' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
61' Paul Pogba fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
60' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
60' Bruno Fernandes relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
59' Danny Ings from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
59' David De Gea could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
59' Tyrone Mings hand-balls.
59' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' John McGinn puts in a cross...
57' Could be a good chance here as Danny Ings from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
57' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
56' Could be a good chance here as Paul Pogba from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
55' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Harry Maguire comes back onto the field.
55' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' The game is restarted.
55' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
54' Harry Maguire is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
53' Harry Maguire is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' The ref blows his whistle. Mason Greenwood charged Tyrone Mings from behind and it's a free-kick
51' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
51' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Jacob Ramsey puts in a cross...
51' Paul Pogba relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Matt Targett swings in a cross from the free kick.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Greenwood from Manchester United trips Jacob Ramsey
50' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
50' John McGinn puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Aaron Wan-Bissaka
49' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
48' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
48' John McGinn from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
48' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
47' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
45+4' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+4' The game is restarted.
45+3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+3' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+2' Paul Pogba sends a header inches wide. Close!
45+2' Raphael Varane from Manchester United heads the ball to a team mate.
45+2' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
45+2' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+1' Cristiano Ronaldo takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Paul Pogba
45' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Pogba from Manchester United trips Matt Targett
44' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
44' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
43' A shot by Mason Greenwood is blocked.
43' A header from Harry Maguire is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
43' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
43' Kortney Hause is penalised for pushing Cristiano Ronaldo.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Greenwood from Manchester United trips Ezri Konsa
42' A player from Manchester United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
41' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Diogo Dalot of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
41' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
41' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Danny Ings from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Manchester United: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
40' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
39' What a miss! Ezri Konsa has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
39' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
39' Douglas Luiz takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
37' Reckless challenge there. Bruno Fernandes commits a rough foul on Douglas Luiz
37' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
37' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Jacob Ramsey puts in a cross...
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
35' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Manchester United: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
35' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
35' The game is restarted.
34' Luke Shaw is injured and is replaced by Diogo Dalot.
33' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
33' Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
32' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
31' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Pogba from Manchester United trips 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' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Ball possession: Manchester United: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
30' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' After a tactical foul, Luke Shaw sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
29' Luke Shaw is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
28' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Fred
28' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
27' Luke Shaw comes back onto the field.
27' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
27' The game is restarted.
27' Luke Shaw is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
26' Luke Shaw is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Fred goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
25' A shot by Cristiano Ronaldo is blocked.
25' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Manchester United: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
25' A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked.
25' A shot by Paul Pogba is blocked.
25' Kortney Hause relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
24' A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked.
24' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Luke Shaw from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the right.
24' Paul Pogba sees his shot deflected off target
24' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Bruno Fernandes.
22' Ollie Watkins has a great chance to score, but David De Gea comes out strongly to save!
22' Poor play by David De Gea as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
22' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
21' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
21' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
21' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
19' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Good effort by Mason Greenwood as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
18' Great skill from Mason Greenwood as he dribbles past his opponents
18' Could be a good chance here as Paul Pogba from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
17' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
17' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
16' How did he miss that? Matt Targett has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
16' Matty Cash from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box.
16' John McGinn carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
16' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
16' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
15' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
14' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Paul Pogba from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
13' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Paul Pogba from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
12' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
11' Cristiano Ronaldo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Manchester United: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
9' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
9' Luke Shaw from Manchester United is ruled offside.
9' Luke Shaw from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
8' Mason Greenwood sees his shot deflected off target
8' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
8' Manchester United start a counter attack.
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
8' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
7' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
7' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United is ruled offside.
6' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
6' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Bruno Fernandes takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
5' The game is restarted.
5' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
4' The ref blows his whistle. Kortney Hause charged Mason Greenwood from behind and it's a free-kick
4' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Ings from Aston Villa trips Harry Maguire
3' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
2' Bruno Fernandes goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
2' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
2' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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