Aston Villa host Manchester United on Sunday, 21 December 2025 at Villa Park. The kick-off time is 16:30 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Aston Villa go into the match 5th in the table; Manchester United sit 3rd. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Aston Villa have taken 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 5 wins in a row. Manchester United have collected 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 25 May 2025: Aston Villa 0-2 Manchester United; 6 Oct 2024: Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United; 11 Feb 2024: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1. Aston Villa scored through M. Rogers 45', M. Rogers 57'. Manchester United replied with Matheus Cunha 45'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 57 as the contest closed.

Aston Villa held 43% of the ball against 57% for Manchester United. Shots on target finished 4-6. Expected goals read 1.54 for Aston Villa, 1.33 for Manchester United.

The win nudges Aston Villa forward and leaves Manchester United with work to do. Aston Villa sat 5th and Manchester United 3rd before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.