Coach of Arsenal from 2018 to 2019 and of Aston Villa for almost four years, Unai Emery has still not won at Old Trafford. The Villans are in a bad situation with a third defeat in a row in the Premier League, Sunday against Manchester United (3-1), after setbacks against Wolverhampton (2-0) and Aston Villa (1-4). Their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been living a nightmare for several weeks, even if he was decisive on Thursday in the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League won against Losc (0-1, return match next Thursday).
The Red Devils, for their part, have obtained crucial success in the race for qualification in the Champions League since Michael Carrick’s formation, transformed since the induction of the former midfielder after the ousting of Ruben Amorim, takes third place in the standings with three points ahead of the Villans. Chelsea, 5th, has six points less.
Bruno Fernandes too strong for Aston Villa
The Mancuniens did not find the fault during the first period against an opponent who was intractable defensively. Emiliano Martinez made it happen with a header from Amad Diallo (23rd). The long balls towards Bryan Mbeumo, aligned at the forefront, were ill-advised. Proof that Carrick’s ideas are not all good. It was a corner from Bruno Fernandes headed by Casemiro, at the near post, which broke the deadlock (53rd), but Aston Villa equalized ten minutes later through Ross Barkley (64th).
United finished with a bang with another assist from Bruno Fernandes. Matheus Cunha was launched perfectly by the Portuguese leader and placed the ball out of reach of the opposing Argentinian goalkeeper for 2-1 (71st). Coming off the bench, Benjamin Sesko increased the score by playing on the surface (81st). Lenny Yoro and his teammates will try to continue against Bournemouth next Friday. Aston Villa will host relegated West Ham.
