Unbeaten No More: Aston Villa's Home Defeat Against Manchester United

Aston Villa, previously unbeaten at Villa Park this season, faced their first home defeat against Manchester United, losing 2-1. Despite winning eight consecutive home matches, Villa's streak was interrupted with a draw in the ninth and a 3-1 loss to Newcastle in the tenth fixture. The recent defeat came in the eleventh home match, with Manchester United securing the win through Scott McTominay's 86th-minute goal.

Manchester United took the lead in the 17th minute with a goal from Rasmus Højbjerg, but Villa managed to level the score in the 67th minute courtesy of Douglas Luiz. However, McTominay's late header secured the victory for United. André Onana, United's goalkeeper, played a crucial role with key saves throughout the match.

Despite the setback, Aston Villa maintains the sixth position in the points table with 41 points from 24 matches. Manchester United's undefeated streak in six consecutive matches propels them to fifth place with 46 points from the same number of games. The fixture highlighted the competitiveness of the Premier League and the challenges teams face in maintaining consistency on home turf.