Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the midtable six-pointer between Aston Villa and Manchester United. Okay, maybe not, but United could drop into the bottom half of the table today if they lose by three goals. Which of course they won’t.
Premier League / Matchday 16
Villa Park / 15.12.2013
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- D. Welbeck(15', 18')
- T. Cleverley(52')
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Updated 15/12/2013 at 15:20 GMT
30'
Albrighton with an aimless ball down the park to give possession back to United, who are playing with a bit more swagger out there today.
29'
Baker gets beyond Evra at the back post of the United box, but can't keep the ball in play. Goalkick to the visiting side that De Gea will thump down the park.
28'
Villa so, so close to falling three goals behind after a bright enough start to the afternoon.
27'
Valencia again involved to nudge Luna off the ball. Plays provider for Rooney, but his England companion drives a loose ball inches wide.
26'
Glorious chance for Valencia to add the third, but he goes for the cutback when a shot at goal would have been better. Villa clear.
25'
Clark does well to win a tackle from Rooney, but United are picking up the second balls with some ease.
24'
Benteke has now gone 11 hours without scoring a goal for Villa. A bit different from last season's shenanigans.
23'
Danny Welbeck scores his second brace of the season, and only the third Premier League brace in his career. He has never scored a PL hat-trick in 100 appearances.
22'
Valencia, Rafael and Rooney breaking well with Villa toiling to keep possession with any real certainty.
21'
Agbonlahor goes for goal from 25 yards, but his effort is more like a pass. All too easy for De Gea to make the stop.
20'
United looking hungry to get on the ball before Albrighton wins it only to run into a spot of bother with three white shirts relieving him of possession.
19'
There is a spring in the step of David Moyes in that United bench. Paul Lambert left to reflect on his side going to sleep at key moments.
18'
Danny Welbeck scores his first goal since scoring twice on 17 Aug against Swansea City. It's his fourth PL goal of the season, three more than his total for last season.
17'
GOAL! Welbeck scores a second goal for United. Villa shedding possesion needlessly. Valencia with the cross. Fine goal. A 2-0 lead for the visitors.
16'
Rooney's corner is headed out at the near post before Villa look to move forward while retaining possession.
15'
David Moyes and the rest of the United bench really enjoyed that moment. That should ease the strain.
14'
GOAL! Welbeck scores for United. Rafael with the cross for Adnan Januzaj. His header comes back off a post, but Welbeck follows up on to score with the volley. A 1-0 lead for United.
13'
Man United have not won any of the four Premier League matches that Robin van Persie has missed since signing for the club (drew two, lost two).
12'
Bad touch by Luna almost presents the ball straight to Welbeck but Villa recover quickly enough.
11'
Super pass from Albrighton to find Benteke on the run, but his first touch is awaful as United are allowed to clear the danger.
10'
Rooney finds Valencia on the run, but his cross is nodded away by Villa. United then look to rework the loose ball in the centre of the park.