Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte struggled as Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Following Manchester United’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on December 21, 2025, here is a rewrite of the player ratings, maintaining the original structure while utilizing fresh descriptions for each performance.
Man United Player Ratings
Senne Lammens – 6
The goalkeeper could do little to prevent either of the spectacular goals that flew past him. Outside of those moments, he remained composed and produced a crucial save in the first half to deny John McGinn.
Leny Yoro – 4
A disappointing outing for the young defender, who appeared hesitant and lacked aggression. He was easily bypassed for the opening goal and seemed overly cautious when engaging attackers throughout the afternoon.
Ayden Heaven – 7
The standout performer in the backline, Heaven demonstrated maturity beyond his years. He relished the physical battle against Ollie Watkins and successfully limited the England international’s impact for much of the game.
Luke Shaw – 6
Operating on the left of the defensive unit, Shaw was reliable in possession and maintained his positioning well. He wasn’t tested as frequently as his teammates, resulting in a steady but quiet performance.
Diogo Dalot – 6
While he provided a consistent outlet on the right flank, his final delivery left much to be desired. He worked hard to get into advanced positions but struggled to produce quality crosses with his weaker foot.
Patrick Dorgu – 7
The youngster was instrumental in the visitors’ equalizer, showing great tenacity to win the ball high up the pitch. His energy was a bright spot, though he occasionally found it difficult to track back during Villa’s counters.
Manuel Ugarte – 4
It was a difficult day for the midfielder, who struggled to exert control in the center of the park. He was often second to the ball and failed to provide the defensive screen required to halt Villa’s creative players.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
The captain was influential in the first half, orchestrating several dangerous attacks. However, his afternoon was cut short by a hamstring injury at the break, which proved to be a turning point for the team’s creative output.
Mason Mount – 6
Had an encouraging evening but didn’t get any luck trying to get his team back into the game. Assumed the creative role after Bruno’s departure and almost played in Sesko immediately after the restart.
Matheus Cunha – 8
United’s best attacking threat, Cunha took his goal with clinical precision. He was a constant nuisance for the Villa defense with his movement and was unfortunate not to add a second later in the match.
Benjamin Sesko – 4
The striker endured a lackluster afternoon, failing to capitalize on the few opportunities that came his way. He appeared isolated for long periods and lacked the sharpness needed to test Emi Martinez.