Morgan Rogers praised Manchester United’s resilience and labeled them a “tough team” after his two goals secured a narrow 2-1 win for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has offered praise to Manchester United following his decisive two-goal performance at Villa Park on Sunday.
The England international was the difference-maker in a 2-1 victory that saw United fall to seventh in the Premier League table.
Despite his personal success, Rogers acknowledged that the visitors provided a significant challenge for Unai Emery’s side, who were forced to work hard for their tenth consecutive victory.
Reflecting on the contest, Rogers noted that Manchester United remained a formidable opponent despite their recent inconsistencies.
He highlighted the tactical difficulty of the game, admitting that the visitors made it a strenuous afternoon for the home side.
Giving his verdict on the performance of Ruben Amorim’s men, Rogers stated: “They are a tough team to play against, they made it very difficult for us today, but we showed great character to win.”
The 22-year-old, who has been in sensational form, emphasized that Villa’s ability to grind out the result against high-caliber opposition was key to their ongoing title charge.
While United struggled to capitalize on their own opportunities, Rogers’ clinical finishing proved to be the clinical edge required.
“We knew we had to be patient and keep pushing,” he added, as Villa moved within three points of league leaders Arsenal following the hard-fought festive encounter.