Manchester United controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Aston Villa still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Sun 8 November, 16:30
Old Trafford
Chris Kavanagh
Manchester United
Full time
4 - 4
Aston Villa
Fernandes 16'
Tielemans 44'
Zirkzee 90+2'
Dorgu 90+6'
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Rocha 1'
Jackson 4'
McGinn 48'
Goretzka 53'
How did the teams perform?
Manchester United26Total Votes
Aston Villa14 votes
12 votes
Manchester United
Aston Villa
KEY STATS
Ball possession
56%44%
26
Total shots12
3.63
Expected goals (xG)2.94
ATTACK
26
Total shots12
10
Shots off target4
9
Shots on target6
3.63
Expected goals (xG)2.94
14
Shots inside box10
12
Shots outside box2
8
Corner kicks1
PASSES
484
Total passes399
422
Accurate passes337
DEFENCE
2
Offsides0
3
Goalkeeper saves5
7
Blocked shots2
DISCIPLINE
18
Fouls9
1
Yellow cards1
0
Red cards0
