Aston Villa player ratings vs Manchester United as young star gets a 5

Emi Martinez

Saved twice from Rashford, the second an excellent stop with his fingertips. His handling was also very good. Another clean sheet.

Saves 7

Matty Cash

Didn’t have the best started when he gave the ball to Rashford for an early chance, but grew into the game.

Improved 6

Ezri Konsa

Only lasted 11 minutes before going off. Villa cannot afford to lose him for any great length of time.

Injured N/A

Pau Torres

Has had a good week after a pretty difficult time at Ipswich. Tasked with leading the defence after Konsa’s exit and did well.

Cool 7

Lucas Digne

Really good defensively, getting back to win the ball in dangerous situations. Didn’t get too many chances to attack in the final third.

Solid 7

Ross Barkley

Handed a first start and did pretty well. Was decent in possession and got a foot in when required. All that was lacking was a stand-out moment.

Promising 6

Youri Tielemans

Some really nice touches, as there have been for much of the season so far. Registered Villa’s only attempt on target with a rising drive early in the second half.

Classy 7

Leon Bailey

Something of a surprise starter considering his form. A season which is yet to get going for the winger.

Battled 6

Morgan Rogers

The sense from the start was if Rogers played well, Villa would likely win comfortably. But this wasn’t his best performance. Picked the wrong option too many times.

Frustrated 5

Jaden Philogene

Another good performance, but going forward he needs to be bolder in the final third. Looked like he was about to get the winner.

Chance 6

Ollie Watkins

Worked hard and was much more effective in the second half than the first. But just like Villa as a whole, it all felt rather flat.

Moments 6

Substitutes

Diego Carlos 7 (for Konsa, 12), Jhon Duran 5 (for Bailey, 62), Ian Maatsen (for Digne, 85). Subs not used: Nedeljkovic, Bogarde, Swinkels, Buendia, Young, Gauci.