Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League match, Softfootball reports. The home side celebrated their win on their official X handle , sharing the joy with fans after a hard-fought game.
Aston Villa took the lead just before halftime when Morgan Rogers scored a stunning shot into the top right corner. Manchester United quickly responded in added time of the first half when Matheus Cunha scored after a defensive mistake, making it 1-1. Sesko reflected on his journey to Manchester United, highlighting the pressure young players face in big matches, and noted that the only thing he'd regret for the rest of his life is not choosing the club .
In the second half, both teams created chances. Manchester United tried to take the lead with Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha, and Bruno Fernandes, but Aston Villa stayed dangerous through John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, and Morgan Rogers. Substitutions gave fresh energy to both teams, but it was Aston Villa who scored the winning goal late in the game. Morgan Rogers kept calm to finish a perfect pass from Ollie Watkins in the 58th minute, giving Villa all three points.
