Morgan Rogers brace inspires Aston Villa title talk

Last Updated : 22-Dec-2025 by Footymad

Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers scored two sensational goals to sink Manchester United and keep Unai Emery's side firmly in the hunt for the Premier League trophy.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side continued their historic run on Sunday afternoon, defeating Manchester United 2-1 at a jubilant Villa Park.

The star of the show was Morgan Rogers, who scored a goal in each half to ensure Villa enter the Christmas period just three points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Rogers opened the scoring with a brilliant individual effort just before the break, only for Matheus Cunha to level for United in stoppage time following a defensive mix-up.

However, Rogers found the net again in the 57th minute to secure Villa's 10th consecutive win in all competitions—their best streak since 1914.

Emery later praised Rogers as a "fighter" who has become the protagonist of the club's unexpected title charge.