A Morgan Rogers brace at home to United keeps Unai Emery’s men in contention with the top two. Villa are one points behind City and two behind Arsenal.

There's progress at Man United this season, but their defensive problems are far from being solved, so this game screams goals. Aston Villa sit third, with United sixth after 16 games. Villa are just three points behind league leaders Arsenal, so this match is of maximum importance in what could be a historical campaign.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has delivered a surprising verdict on the club’s 2-1 loss at the hands of Aston Villa on Sunday.United beaten by VillaUnited had not been beaten at Villa Park

Just a few minutes after Villa had taken the lead, Manchester United are level on the stroke of half-time. It is a gift from Villa as Cash dithers on the ball for too long and is dispossessed by Dorgu. The ball comes to Cunha, who is on the left side of the box and curls past Martinez into the far corner. 1-1.

Man United slumped to defeat against Aston Villa but it was another reminder that they have a potential matchwinner on their books.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has issued a strong vow after his team suffered a major blow in the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.United hit with setbackUnited missed the chance to climb to fifth place

Bruno Fernandes has been at the centre of such huge debate in United circles recently. Whether it be Ruben Amorim's decision to play him in a deeper role and pitching him in direct competition with Kobbie Mainoo – leading to the popular local boy's lack of minutes – or the recent comments about being "hurt" at feeling senior people at Old Trafford