Aston Villa has been performing strongly in the league, but in the last five matches against Manchester United, they have clearly been at a disadvantage, having never won, with one draw and four losses.
On 21 Dec 2025 GMT+7, in tonight's English Premier League match at 23:30 GMT+7, the “Villains” Aston Villa will host Manchester United in a game crucial for both teams' chase for top-table positions.
Although Aston Villa currently looks superior overall, having won five consecutive league matches—including a home victory over leaders Arsenal—and climbing to 3rd place with 33 points, the recent head-to-head record tells a very different story.
In the last five encounters across all competitions, Aston Villa has been unable to beat Manchester United, losing four times and drawing once, with Villa failing to score in three of those matches, making United a clear nemesis for the Villains.
Head-to-head record in the last 5 matches:
25 May 2025 GMT+7: Man United 2-0 Aston Villa
6 Oct 2024 GMT+7: Aston Villa 0-0 Man United
11 Feb 2024 GMT+7: Aston Villa 1-2 Man United
27 Dec 2023 GMT+7: Man United 3-2 Aston Villa
30 Apr 2023 GMT+7: Man United 1-0 Aston Villa
In terms of league standings, if Aston Villa secures a win, they will rise to 36 points, just one point behind second-placed Manchester City, and extend their lead over chasing teams Chelsea and Liverpool to 7 points.
Meanwhile, Manchester United currently sits 7th with 26 points; a win away would move them up to 29 points, level with Chelsea and Liverpool, intensifying the competition for a top-four finish.
Thus, this match is not only a test of the home side's strong current form but also a crucial challenge to see if Aston Villa can overcome their poor record against Manchester United, or if the “Red Devils” will remain a persistent hurdle the Villains cannot surpass.