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Morgan Rogers scored two stunning goals to lead Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory over Manchester United, extending their winning streak to 10 matches and solidifying their position near the top of the Premier League table. Matheus Cunha equalized for United after a Matty Cash error, but Rogers’ second-half curler secured the win for Villa. United suffered a further blow with an injury to captain Bruno Fernandes. Villa’s manager Unai Emery downplayed title contention, while United’s manager Ruben Amorim lamented their bad luck and Fernandes’ injury.

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Rogers Double Downs Man Utd as Villa Continue Ascent

Birmingham, UK – Morgan Rogers struck twice in spectacular fashion as Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday, continuing their impressive run of form and tightening their grip on a Champions League spot.

Rogers opened the scoring just before halftime with a beautiful curling effort, only for Matheus Cunha to equalize for the visitors after a costly error from Villa’s Matty Cash. However, Rogers repeated the feat in the second half, bending another stunning shot past United goalkeeper Senne Lammens to secure the victory.

The win marks Aston Villa’s tenth consecutive victory in all competitions, their best run since 1914. While manager Unai Emery remained cautious about title aspirations, Villa are now just three points behind league leaders Arsenal.

“We are not contender,” Emery stated post-match, emphasizing the need for continued humility and hard work. “We are here because we are competing fantastic.”

Manchester United’s day went from bad to worse as captain Bruno Fernandes was forced off injured at halftime, adding to manager Ruben Amorim’s selection woes. Amorim expressed his disappointment, claiming “The best team today lost.” He also highlighted the impact of Fernandes’ injury, admitting it would be a “while” before he returns.

Despite the defeat, Amorim praised the performance of his young players, who were thrust into action due to a combination of injuries and international absences. Diogo Dalot echoed his manager’s sentiment, stating, “This is the time that opportunities come for other players and the time you step up and show you deserve to be in the team.”

Aston Villa will next face Chelsea on the road on Thursday, while Manchester United will host Newcastle on Boxing Day. The focus will be on how Amorim shuffles his squad to cover for the injured Fernandes, in what threatens to be a difficult Christmas period for the Red Devils.

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