Story byRuben Amorim makes defiant vow as Man United suffer significant setback in Villa lossThe Peoples PersonMon, December 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM UTC·4 min readManchester United boss Ruben Amorim has issued a strong vow after his team suffered a major blow in the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. United hit with setbackUnited missed the chance to climb to fifth place in the Premier League table as they were beaten by Villa on Sunday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Red Devils edged the first half at Villa Park but Unai Emery’s men took the lead when Morgan Rogers cut inside and curled a sensational finish past Senne Lammens. United responded less than four minutes later as Patrick Dorgu nicked the ball off Matty Cash to slip in Matheus Cunha, who expertly fired into the back of the net from close range. The match ebbed and flowed as both teams enjoyed periods of dominance, but it was Villa who ultimately secured the victory. Rogers found the net once more before the hour mark, ensuring his side claimed a tenth consecutive win in all competitions. Beyond the result, the other major disappointment for United was the injury sustained by Bruno Fernandes. The skipper pulled up with an issue in the late stages of the first half and was taken off during the break. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLisandro Martinez replaced him, slotting into the midfield alongside Manuel Ugarte.
