Aston Villa tightened their grip on the title race with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park.
Morgan Rogers scored twice to earn Villa a seventh straight league victory.
Villa sit third, three points behind leaders Arsenal, after ten consecutive wins in all competitions.
Unai Emery’s side controlled long spells and repeatedly threatened United’s defence.
Rogers opened the scoring with a curling strike before the break.
Matheus Cunha equalised moments later with a precise finish for United.
Villa regained the lead early in the second half as Rogers struck again from close range.
United pushed for another equaliser but lacked cutting edge in key moments.
Injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo disrupted United’s midfield balance.
Villa defended calmly and managed the closing stages effectively.
The result underlined Villa’s momentum and Rogers’s growing influence this season.
