Aston Villa have extended their stunning winning run to 10 matches with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
Unai Emery’s side remain third in the Premier League table but go back within three points of league-leaders Arsenal thanks to the win at Villa Park.
Morgan Rogers was the hero as he scored both goals for the home side, the first an absolute peach.
The England international opened the scoring on 45 minutes by curling an effort into the top corner as he cut in from the left.
Matheus Cunha equalised for Manchester United just two minutes later as Patrick Dorgu dispossessed Matty Cash and the Brazilian finished calmly.
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Rogers netted again on 57 minutes, with a cross from Youri Tielemans not properly dealt with and the Villa hero powered past Senne Lammens.
Manchester United huffed and puffed and should have equalised as Cunha headed wide from six yards, but they could not find another equaliser.
A disappointing result for the Red Devils and a potentially very damaging afternoon as captain Bruno Fernandes was forced off at half-time with an apparent hamstring injury.
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