Kortney Hause’s 88th-minute header put Villa on course for their first league win over United since 2009, but the defender’s handball gifted United an opportunity to steal a point, only for Fernandes to miss the target. “Bruno is usually very good in those positions and unfortunately he missed this one.”In truth, United got what they deserved. However, the hosts tailed off and really should have gone behind at halftime as Targett and Watkins missed great opportunities. The headlines, however, went to Fernandes, as his miss gave Villa a famous and thoroughly deserved success. “It (a Villa win at Old Trafford) has been a long time coming,” Villa coach Dean Smith said.

Source: MetroXpress September 25, 2021 14:15 UTC