Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United: Wayne Rooney Misses The Target

Aston Villa held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League yesterday; hence, the Red Devils find themselves a point behind leaders Chelsea – despite the Blues’ shocking defeat to Everton on the night.

Aston Villa started the game with full confidence and aggressiveness, just like they did in their first meeting against the Mancunians this season at the Old Trafford.

Aston Villa had reasons to be positive during the encounter, as they fought for the 3 points. Indeed, the got the lead through Carlos Cuellar on 18 minutes, but shortly after, Villa’s Collins unintentionally headed in the equalizer for Manchester United to make the score line level.

Nani then saw red on the half hour mark following a dreadful challenge on Aston Villa’s Petrov; United were eventually forced to be stronger with less men on the field.

Towards the end of the second half, Wayne Rooney appeared as the “Danger Man”, pushing his side to three fearful attempts on goal; nevertheless, regardless of the visitors’ determination to get the winner, the final result stayed 1-1, at the disappointment of Manchester United

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Isaac Asante, Footballfantalk.com