Aston Villa vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Aston Villa FC 0 - 0 Manchester United FC

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

16:08

Manchester United make their worst start to a Premier League season, moving onto just eight points from seven matches following a dull goalless draw against Aston Villa. Both sides looked short of ideas after expending plenty of effort in Europe, so a 0-0 scoreline was the right outcome to an instantly forgettable encounter. United edged the final xG by 0.54 to Villa's 0.48, with Rashford having an early shot saved and Bruno Fernandes striking the crossbar with a dipping free-kick. The hosts were unable to reproduce their superb showing against Bayern Munich, leaving the Villa Park faithful a little frustrated heading into the international break; nonetheless, they still sit fifth in the table. When club football resumes later this month, Villa will visit Fulham, while United - with or without Ten Hag - host Brentford. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

16:01

FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

16:01

Tielemans and Barkley neatly combine to tee up Rogers, but the latter drifts a tame shot over the crossbar. Surely that's the last chance for either side to win this game, which will fittingly end goalless.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:59

A stray hand in the face of Casemiro results in Duran conceding a free-kick in midfield. Perhaps United can launch one last attack and snatch all three points?

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:57

CLOSE! Aston Villa get the game back under way with a free-kick, but Bruno Fernandes heads away Tielemans' delivery into the box. Moments later, a lovely passing move by Villa ends with Philogene blasting a close-range shot into Dalot's back! That saves a certain goal!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:56

Yellow Card Ross Barkley

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:55

There will be at least six minutes added, but it'll ultimately be more than that, as the referee is still not ready to resume.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:53

Due to an issue with the referee's communication equipment, play has come to a halt, leading to impatient whistles from the fans. This will add more stoppage time to the end of this match.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:51

Villa haven't had a shot from open play since the 57th minute - their only one of the second half - and there's no doubt they've been unable to replicate the intensity showed against Bayern Munich.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:48

Are both sides settling for a point? Neither team has been at their best - with Villa particularly below-par compared to their midweek heroics - so that would perhaps be the fairest result. Opta's live win-predictor has a draw as the most probable outcome, with 71%.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:48

Yellow Card Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:47

Substitution Kobbie Boateng Mainoo Carlos Henrique Casimiro

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:47

Substitution Lucas Digne Ian Ethan Maatsen

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:45

An inswinging corner-kick from the left, taken by Tielemans, briefly causes some concern in United's defence, but they eventually get the ball away to safety. Given the disruption to their starting back four, the away side have held Villa at arm's length so far.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:41

Martinez dives across to his right and plucks an Antony shot out the air, which draws generous applause from the home fans. It was a fairly straightforward stop, though.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:40

Continuing his off-day from dead-ball situations, Digne steps up to the free-kick and blazes it well over the crossbar. It's another wasted opportunity.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:38

Eager to steal the ball, De Ligt comes through the back of Watkins and concedes a free-kick around 25 yards out from United's goal. Digne and Tielemans are both candidates to strike this one.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:37

Emery breathes a sigh of relief, as Diego Carlos gingerly walks back into his position and the action resumes. It looks like he'll be fine to carry on, which is a relief for Villa, who have already seen Konsa come off due to injury.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:35

Diego Carlos does just enough to divert the ball back to Martinez, following a threatening low cross from Garnacho. However, he seems to have tweaked a muscle and will now need some medical attention.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:35

After a surge up the left flank, Rogers reaches the byline, but with Lindelof closing him down he sends a wayward cross straight behind for a Manchester United goal-kick.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:33

OFF THE CROSSBAR! It's a rare moment of quality, but still no goals at Villa Park! Bruno Fernandes sends in a dipping strike from over 20 yards out, and his free-kick strikes the top of the crossbar before Antony makes a mess of the rebound! A great effort from United's skipper!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:31

Cash tugs Garnacho's shirt and concedes a rather soft free-kick, around 25 yards out from Villa's goal. Bruno Fernandes is sizing it up, but will he shoot from here?

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:30

Rashford's long barren run versus Villa continues: he has only scored one goal in nine Premier League appearances against today's opponents, with that sole strike coming the first he played against them, back in April 2016.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:26

Substitution Marcus Rashford Antony Matheus dos Santos

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:25

Boos ring around Villa Park, as Rashford trips an opponent, only minutes after picking up his first yellow card. That surely is another booking, but the referee takes a lenient approach.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:25

Substitution Rasmus Winther Højlund Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:25

De Ligt steps in with a timely intervention, just as Rogers and Watkins almost combine on the edge of United's area. The latter will feel some pressure now, as Duran has started warming up by the touchline - much to the home fans' delight.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:25

Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Jhon Jader Durán Palacio

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:21

A rare chance for Watkins is ultimately wasted, as the Villa striker flashes an angled shot over the crossbar from the right side of United's area. It was asking a lot to beat Onana from there, but his confidence is high at the moment.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:21

Yellow Card Marcus Rashford

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:20

SAVE! Onana launches himself into a typically spectacular save, palming away a stinging drive by Tielemans, who really can hit them! Digne's corner is played to Bailey, whose layoff tees up the Belgian midfielder to shoot, but he'll have to settle for a corner.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:17

Martinez urges calm as he slowly brings the ball forward from the back and lays it off to Digne. There's still plenty of time for Aston Villa to find their rhythm, and at least they're not behind.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:15

United have recorded back-to-back away clean sheets in the Premier League - against Crystal Palace and Southampton - and not since March 2021 have they kept three straight shut-outs on the road. They're more than halfway to matching that streak today, and Villa have stil not managed a single shot on target.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:14

Digne's latest set-piece shows some variation, as he plays a corner short to Cash, who lines up a shot from the edge of the box. However, the full-back hammers a wild effort over the top by some distance.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:12

SAVE! A trademark out-to-in run by Rashford has Villa's defence hurriedly back-tracking, and the striker lets fly with a 20 yard rocket! It's dipping towards the crossbar, but Martinez leaps up and gets his fingertip on the ball, sending it behind for a corner!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:09

Aston Villa kick off, and we are back under way in Birmingham!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:06

Substitution Noussair Mazraoui Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:06

Substitution Jacob Harry Maguire Matthijs de Ligt

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

15:01

The six shots in this match are the joint-fewest of any Premier League first half this season. Manchester United have now failed to score before the break in six of their seven games so far, and for all the talk of their defensive deficiencies, Ten Hag must be concerned about his toothless attack. Hojlund has barely been involved, while United's wingers have been fairly anonymous. Can they find any rhythm after the interval?

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:57

A turgid first half at Villa Park ends goalless, as both Aston Villa and Manchester United seem to be suffering a European hangover. United will surely be more pleased, having - so far - stemmed the tide of goals they've been conceding of late; the visitors have had an equal share of possession and are shading the xG, with 0.17 to Villa's 0.15. Those numbers sum up how little goalmouth action has taken place, with early efforts from Rashford and Rogers coming closest to breaking the deadlock. It can only get better - particularly for Emery's men, who have already lost Konsa to injury.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:53

HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:51

After United clear Villa's free-kick, Maguire is left on the ground, holding his calf. He's helped off to the touchline, and it doesn't look like the big centre-back will return after half-time.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:50

Evans bundles into Bailey and concedes a late free-kick, around 25 yards out from goal. It's one final chance for Villa to open the scoring, but it comes to nothing.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:48

There will be at least three minutes added for stoppages, predominantly for the delay due to Konsa's injury. There's still a little time for either side to break the deadlock before half-time.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:46

Garnacho topples Philogene by tugging the Villa winger's arm, so the hosts have a free-kick just outside the left side of United's area. Tielemans curls it straight into Onana's gloves - another good dead-ball opportunity wasted.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:43

Rashford plays Garnacho in down the left, and the latter tests his international team-mate Martinez with a near-post snap-shot. Villa's goalkeeper grabs it low down, also preventing the ball from trickling away for a corner.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:43

Yellow Card Kobbie Boateng Mainoo

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:41

Digne's delivery is less satisfactory this time, as he scuds a free-kick from the right straight towards Onana, who pouches it easily. That was neither a cross nor a shot, really.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:38

An inviting cross from the left by Digne picks out Bailey at the back post, but the Jamaican winger opts to try a volley instead of heading it, and the chance goes astray.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:38

Yellow Card Jacob Harry Maguire

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:37

A careless moment from Mazraoui results in United's attack ending prematurely: he's caught offside on the right flank, with several team-mates waiting for a cross into the box. Ten Hag will want to see more sharpness in the final third.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:35

Digne swings in a corner-kick from the right, which is headed away by Bruno Fernandes; then, Cash sees his follow-up delivery cleared. We've come to expect more from Villa's set-pieces, which have been various - and quite successful - for the past few seasons.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:34

When Digne makes a hash of clearing the ball inside his own area, Garnacho almost pounces, but Villa eventually scramble the way to safety. While Manchester United will be pleased with their opening half-hour, they are yet to produce a shot since Rashford's early effort.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:32

For once, United are caught out at the back, following a stray touch from Bruno Fernandes. Bailey reaches the right side of the penalty area, but his low cutback is too sharp for Barkley, who can't get a shot off and instead commits a foul on Evans.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:30

With Eriksen unable to put in a challenge, as he's already on a booking, Evans has to cover across and make a superbly timed tackle to steal the ball from Rogers. The latter has been Villa's main outlet so far, but he can't do it all alone.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:28

Standing far outside his area, Martinez tries to draw a few Manchester United players forward before releasing the ball upfield. Eventually, he makes his pass. It sums up the pedestrian pace of this encounter so far.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:26

Bruno Fernandes beats Barkley for pace and then draws a free-kick out on the left touchline. However, Eriksen's subsequent delivery is cleared away from danger by a Villa defender. Maguire initially headed the ball straight against Rogers' hand, but there was no question of a free-kick being awarded.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:24

CLOSE! On his first Premier League start, Philogene strides forward towards the area and is met with very little resistance. He lets fly with a firm strike that zips just a few feet wide of the right-hand post! That got the home fans off their seats!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:21

Though they've overtaken their visitors in the Premier League's pecking order over the past few months, each of Villa's last four games against Manchester United have seen the Red Devils come out on top: Scott McTominay's late winner sunk the hosts at Villa Park in February's 2-1 win for Ten Hag's men.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:20

Perhaps this laboured start can be attributed to both teams' exertions in midweek. It's all very subdued at Villa Park, matching the grey gloom around Birmingham.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:18

The game's rhythm has been broken up by the delay for Konsa to leave the pitch, and neither side has been able to sustain any attacking momentum so far. Villa are shading the possession share: 54% to United's 46%.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:13

After losing two midfielders to injury in midweek, Aston Villa look like they are going to lose an integral defender. Konsa has stayed down on the turf and will need some medical attention - it doesn't look good for the England international.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:13

Substitution Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Diego Carlos Santos Silva

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:12

JUST WIDE! Watkins lays a pass off to Rogers on the brink of United's box, and the latter sidesteps Evans before lashing a powerful strike towards the target. It swerves narrowly wide of the right-hand post and thuds into the advertising boards behind Onana's goal!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:10

Aston Villa are keeping control of possession at the moment, building cautiously from the back. They'll be aware that their opponents have been struggling defensively and chances to score should present themselves at some stage.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:08

SAVE! After Cash loses the ball and Villa fail to close down a gaping hole on their right, Rashford drives inside and tries his luck with a shot from just outside the area. It's too close to Martinez, though, and the big goalkeeper makes a straightforward save.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:04

While recent form suggests Aston Villa are favourites for this game, they have won just one of their last 25 Premier League home games against Manchester United, losing 16. That sole victory came in Emery’s first game in charge of the club, just under two years ago.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:04

Yellow Card Christian Dannemann Eriksen

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:03

Wearing white and black today, Manchester United kick off. We are under way in Birmingham!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

14:01

The players are out on the pitch at Villa Park, and kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:58

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his red card against Tottenham overturned, so he is free to start today. Evans and Maguire keep their places after finishing Thursday's draw against Porto; Martinez and De Ligt drop to the bench. The visitors also bring Mainoo back into their midfield but are still without Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro and Mason Mount due to injury.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:53

After a lengthy layoff, Cash returns to Aston Villa's back four today, as Emery makes three changes from the hosts' last Premier League outing. Diego Carlos is relegated to the bench, while Barkley comes in for injured midfielder Amadou Onana. Villa captain John McGinn is yet to overcome a thigh problem - he again joins long-term absentees Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings on the sidelines.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:48

SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelof, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Antony.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:48

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Diogo Dalot; Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen; Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Rasmus Hojlund.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:43

SUBS: Joe Gauci, Diego Carlos, Jhon Duran, Emiliano Buendía, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Sil Swinkels, Kadan Young.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:43

ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Ross Barkley, Youri Tielemans; Leon Bailey, Morgan Rogers, Jaden Philogene; Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:38

By contrast with their hosts, Manchester United are winless in four games, following a dramatic 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League. The Red Devils blew a two-goal lead before salvaging a late point via Harry Maguire's last-gasp header in Portugal. A sub-par start to the season - featuring just three wins from their first 10 fixtures - leaves manager Erik ten Hag in a precarious position heading towards this month's international break. After a 3-0 home loss to Tottenham last week, his team occupy 14th place in the Premier League table.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:38

Last time out, Aston Villa pulled off an unlikely 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, repeating the scoreline from their triumph in the 1982 European Cup final. Super-sub Jhon Duran needed just nine minutes to make his mark after emerging from the bench, scoring the game's only goal to send Villa Park wild. Unai Emery's men now have six wins from their last seven matches, only failing to taste success in last week's 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town. The Villans sit fifth in the Premier League, and another win today would take them up into fourth place.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United

13:38

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United

12:00

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