Aston Villa’s resurgence under Unai Emery has officially entered the record books. With a gritty 2–1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Villans have now won 10 consecutive matches in all competitions—a feat the club hasn't achieved since March 1914.
The win at a raucous Villa Park ensures that Emery’s side will spend Christmas in third place, just three points behind league leaders Arsenal and one point adrift of Manchester City.
The Morgan Rogers Show
While the collective effort was immense, the night belonged to Morgan Rogers. The 23-year-old forward continued his "red-hot" form with a pair of stunning solo goals that dismantled Ruben Amorim’s United defense.
The Opener (45'): Just as the first half looked destined to end scoreless, Rogers cut in from the left flank and unleashed a magnificent curling strike into the top-right corner, leaving keeper Senne Lammens helpless.
The Response: United hit back in stoppage time when Matheus Cunha capitalized on a Matty Cash error to level the score at 1–1.
The Winner (57'): Rogers wasn't finished. Reacting quickest to a loose ball ahead of Leny Yoro, he prodded a second curling effort home to restore the lead and secure the historic result.
The "Fortress Villa Park" Stats
Unai Emery has turned Villa Park into the most intimidating ground in the country. The data behind this 10-game streak is staggering:
Historical Context: This is the first time in 111 years that Villa has put together a 10-game winning run as a top-flight team.
Home Dominance: Only Manchester City (49) have won more Premier League home points in 2025 than Aston Villa (43).
Defensive Resilience: Villa has lost the fewest home games of any ever-present Premier League side in the 2025 calendar year (only one defeat in 22 matches).
"Our supporters should be proud of everything we are doing together," Emery said after the match. "The energy they transmit is why Villa Park is our fortress."
United’s Double Blow: Defeat and Injury
For Manchester United, the loss was compounded by a significant injury to captain Bruno Fernandes. The midfielder pulled up with what appeared to be a soft-tissue injury late in the first half and did not reappear for the second. Manager Ruben Amorim admitted after the game that it "is going to take a while" for his captain to return.
The Road Ahead: A Festive Title Test
Villa’s winning streak will face its ultimate test over the next seven days. With the squad brimming with confidence, they now head into two of the toughest away fixtures in the league:
December 27: vs. Chelsea (Stamford Bridge)
January 1: vs. Arsenal (Emirates Stadium)
The Verdict: Aston Villa are no longer just "top-four contenders"—they are legitimate title threats. If Morgan Rogers maintains this level of clinical finishing, the claret and blue could be lifting silverware by May.