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Played
February 10, 2010 8:45 PM GMT
Villa Park
Referee: Peter Walton
February 10, 2010 8:45 PM GMT
Villa Park
Referee: Peter Walton
90′ +4
FULL-TIME! All over at Villa Park and the game ends Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United after a James Collins own goal equalised Carlos Cuellar's opener. The visitors has Nani sent off in the first half so will probably be the happier side as they hold on for a hard earned point.
90′ +1
Rooney concedes a free kick and Villa swing it in. Dunne gets a touch on it but Van der Sar claims.
90′
Into FOUR minutes of stoppage time at the end of the game...
88′
A few signs that the 10 men are starting to tire as Villa finally apply some pressure and look to end the game strongly. However, so far the visitors are holding firm at the back.
86′
Villa want a penalty! The home side play the ball into Carew and he turns neatly before going down under pressure. But the referee waves play on! Let off for United!
84′
Great interception by Cuellar denies Evra and then finds Ashley Young. It looks like trouble for United but Rooney of all people tracks back and wins the ball back for the visitors.
82′
Into the last 10 minutes and a break in play as Ashley Young receives some treatment. He should be OK to continue and Villa will need him as the visitors have looked the more likely side to score since the break.
79′
Fletcher stabs it forward for Valencia who beats Luke Young and sends the ball into the penalty area but it's too deep and Villa can clear.
76′
Great save Friedel! Berbatov tees up Rooney and he whips in a brilliant shot across the Villa goalkeeper he is forced to concede the corner.
74′
Substitution 
Ryan Giggs 
Dimitar Berbatov
Ryan Giggs Dimitar Berbatov
74′
Ryan Giggs has picked up an injury and can't continue. He seems to have hurt his wrist or his elbow. Either way the Welshman is off and Dimitar Berbatov is coming on.
71′
Super play by Rooney again. He spins away from Collins and finds Valencia but he is marginally offside and Villa escape!
68′
Richard Dunne charges forward and is upended by Wes Brown. Referee waves play on and Martin O'Neill on the touchline is furious!!
65′
Stiliyan Petrov hobbles off for Villa and Steve Sidwell is on in his place.
64′
Substitution Stilian Petrov 
Steve Sidwell
Stilian Petrov Steve Sidwell
64′
Great stuff by Rooney who picks up the ball after good work by Carrick and Giggs, shift the ball onto his right foot before fizzing a shot just over the bar.
63′
Ashley Young swings a free kick towards the penalty area but Michael Carrick clears the danger before it can reach Carew. The visitors then break but Valencia's cross flies straight into the arms of Friedel. Nice, open game now at Villa Park.
60′
Change for Villa as John Carew enters the fray at the expense of Fabian Delph. Can the Norwegian make the difference?
58′
Substitution Fabian Delph John Alieu Carew
Fabian Delph John Alieu Carew
58′
Chance for Villa! Finally the home side come to life with Milner racing into the box and firing a fierce shot which Van der Sar does well to save!
55′
The home faithful are starting to grow a little frustrated with their side who are failing to make their man advantage count so far. The visitors are happy to play on the counter attack and have looked the stronger side since the break.
52′
Chance for United as Giggs crosses and Valencia fires over the bar. The substitute wants a corner after the ball looks to have taken a deflection but the referee signals a goal kick.
49′
Ryan Giggs wants a free kick after tangling with Cuellar but the referee isn't interested. The Welshman has a word with the ref and Sir Alex on the touchline shouts a few words too but it makes no difference and play continues.
46′
Substitution 
Paul Scholes Antonio Valencia
Paul Scholes Antonio Valencia
46′
Welcome back! A change to tell you about at the break. Scholes has been replaced by Valencia for United as Villa kick off this second half.
45′ +3
HALF-TIME! 1-1 at the break at Villa Park after James Collins' own goal cancelled out Carlos Cuellar's opener. The visitors are down to 10 men, however, after Nani was sent off. Can Villa take advantage? Join me in 15 minutes to find out.
45′
Into three minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half...
43′
Great through ball by Ryan Giggs finds a surging Wayne Rooney but Friedel does brilliantly to come out and block the danger ahead of the in-form striker.
40′
Free kick to Villa is played in by Ashley Young but it's really poor and straight at Rooney. The home side complain but the striker clears and United try to counter but Giggs is outnumbered and the attack breaks down.
38′
Evra frees Giggs and he finds Rooney on the edge of the area but the striker is offside! Let off for Villa!
35′
Milner crosses but Evans does well to hold off Agbonlahor and eventually clear the danger. However, United break and win a corner. Giggs takes and Carrick hits a great drive which Friedel turns around the post.
32′
Aston Villa will surely fancy their chances of winning this game now against 10 men. Sir Alex Ferguson on the United bench has plenty to ponder...
29′
Red Card Nani
29′
RED CARD! Nani jumps in with two feet on Petrov, he wins the ball but is shown a straight red card! United down to 10 men!
26′
Yellow Card Jonny Evans
26′
Aston Villa's lead lasted less than five minutes as United level with yet another own goal. In truth the champions have looked lethargic so far but going behind certainly seemed to spur them into action.
23′
Own Goal James Collins
23′
Nani chips the ball to the far post. Giggs volleys it back and it's not Scholes, it's the man standing in front of him James Collins who deflects the ball past Friedel!
22′
GOAL! Scholes equalises for United! It's 1-1 at Villa Park.
20′
It's not the most powerful header by Cuellar but it's good enough as it loops over Van der Sar and into the back of the United net!
19′
Goal Carlos Javier Cuéllar
19′
GOAL! Cuellar heads home and Aston Villa lead 1-0!
16′
Luke Young crosses into Agbonlahor at the near post. He tries to flick it through to Cuellar who is supporting but can't quite find the defender. Still, the home side are enjoying a decent spell.
13′
Great chance for Villa! The home side win a free kick wide on the right. Downing swings it in brilliantly and Cuellar gets the faintest of touches as the ball flies inches over the bar!
10′
Ten minutes gone at a chilly Villa Park and still no goals and no real chances to speak of. It has been very even so far as both sides feel their way into this game.
8′
Free-kick to United which Nani takes. He hits it well but Friedel is equal to it, punching it clear.
6′
Ashley Young and Agbonlahor combine superbly to set up Downing on the edge of the box. The ball comes to him beautifully on his left foot but he mishits his shot terribly and it doesn't worry Van der Sar.
3′
A poor back pass by Nani allows Agbonlahor to nip in ahead of Rafael but the striker can't make the most of the mistake and United regain possession.
1′
Here we go! Villa go forwards straight from the off, Milner crossing into the box but Van der Sar is there first to collect the ball.
Some quick team news before we kick off: Emile Heskey is ruled out so Gabby Agbonlahor leads the line for Villa with Fabian Delph coming into the team in midfield. United make three changes with Rafael, Giggs and Scholes recalled at the expense of Neville, Berbatov and Valencia who drop to the bench.
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael, Brown, Evans, Evra, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Rooney, Giggs.
Subs: Foster, Neville, Owen, Berbatov, Park, Valencia, Gibson.
Aston Villa: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young, Petrov, Ashley Young, Milner, Delph, Downing, Agbonlahor.
Subs: Guzan, Sidwell, Carew, Delfouneso, Davies, Salifou, Beye.
Good evening and welcome to Goal.com as we bring you live coverage of tonight’s Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United. Martin O’Neill’s men will hope to complete a league double over the champions tonight but will be well aware the Red Devils have not lost at Villa Park since 1995. Kick off is coming right up so stay tuned for all the action!
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