Manchester United drew 1-1 against Aston Villa at the Villa Park, where Radamel Falcao scored for the visitors, after Christian Benteke put the Villans ahead.
We bring you here video highlights, player ratings & live update & twitter reaction from elsewhere:
Manchester United Line up: De Gea, Jones, Carrick, Evans, Valencia, Fletcher, Mata, Rooney, Young, RvP, Falcao
Substitute: Lindegaard, Blackett, McNair, Rafael, Di Maria, Januzaj, Wilson
Aston Villa line up : Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar (c), Okore, Clark, Cissokho, Sanchez, Delph, Weimann, Agbonlahor, Benteke.
Aston Villa Subs: Given, Bacuna, Herd, N’Zogbia, Robinson, Grealish, Calder
United lining up with Carrick at centre-back alongside Evans and Jones. Rooney in midfield again.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonMEN) December 20, 2014
4 mins’ – Bright start from the visitors
4′- United have started brightly, with van Persie screwing an early shot wide of the post after good work by Young down the left. #mufclive — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 20, 2014
The home side has been chasing shadows all around
Aston Villa completed just two passes inside Man United’s half in the opening 10 minutes. They’re at home… pic.twitter.com/0IfbHDf8wJ
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 20, 2014
Manchester United completely dominant at the moment with 74% possession
16′ – A quarter of an hour gone and the Reds are really turning up the pressure. United with 74% possession so far. #mufclive — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 20, 2014
ASTON VILLA 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Christian Benteke gives the lead against the run of play
Aston Villa GOAL! What a finish by Christian Benteke! The Belgian curls a superb left-footed shot beyond David De Gea.
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 20, 2014
32′ – Villa come close again
#AVFC 1-0 #MUFC – 32mins: Delph gets into a good shooting position but his effort is blocked by Carrick. #AVFCLIVE
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) December 20, 2014
Stats for you Manchester United fans, not looking good
VILLA 1-0 MAN UTD: Man Utd have failed to win each of their last seven PL matches when conceding first pic.twitter.com/k4deHvKPNY — Eurosport.com (@EurosportCom_EN) December 20, 2014
Reaction from Expert: Lain Macintosh
For Villa, Lambert made a good call with the back three and Ron Vlaar looks like something out of Pacific Rim.
— Iain Macintosh (@iainmacintosh) December 20, 2014
There are a few things that Man Utd are doing really well today, but none of them are in the final third. — Iain Macintosh (@iainmacintosh) December 20, 2014
HALF TIME: ASTON VILLA 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
HT: Villa 1 United 0. The Reds have shown promise away from home but must now turn possession into goals. #mufclive pic.twitter.com/Hk25CFUcnG
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 20, 2014
We are back. Manchester United substitution
HT substitution: Fletcher off, Blackett on. Carrick moves into midfield. #mufclive — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 20, 2014
Bullet header from Benteke, what a save from David ‘Spiderman’ De Gea
48′ – Fabulous save by David De Gea, from Benteke’s bullet header. #mufclive
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 20, 2014
50′ – End to end stuff. United come close via Van Persie, but excellent save from Guzan
#AVFC 1-0 #MUFC – 50mins: @BGuzan denies Van Persie from point blank range after Rooney plays in the Dutchman. #AVFCLIVE — Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) December 20, 2014
GOAALL! ASTON VILLA 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITED
Radamel Falcao has equalised for the visitors. Copy book finish
Reaction: James Robson of Manchester Evening News
Young looks outstanding as a wingback. Injuries forced Van Gaal’s hand, but necessity is the mother of invention — James Robson (@JamesRobsonMEN) December 20, 2014
Substitution: Robin van Persie off, Angel di Maria on
Agbonlahor RED CARD! Jesus!
— Šai (@TheEngancheRole) December 20, 2014
Final Score: Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United
Top three Player Ratings:
Christian Benteke – 7
The Belgian scored a beauty to give Aston Villa the lead, almost against the run of play. His hold up play was brilliant, especially when Villa went down to 10-men.
Radamel Falcao – 7
The Colombian equalised for the visitors in the second half with text-book header. He was excellent with his movement and taking positions in the box. Signs of good things to come, once he gets more game under his belt.
David de Gea – 7
The Spaniard has been the rock of United defence and once again he proved to be the difference by making some outstanding saves.
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