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Man U vs Aston Villa: United Lose.

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Aston Villa shocked Manchester United today as the Reds lost 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, preventing them from moving to the top of the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes missed a stoppage-time penalty.The Portuguese midfielder shot his 93rd-minute penalty over the crossbar, just minutes after Kortney Hause’s late headed goal gave Villa their first victory over United since December 2009.

United failed to score for the first time this season despite having the best attacking record in the league and a star-studded lineup that included Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernandes, Paul Pogba, and Mason Greenwood.

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United have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions, having exited the League Cup on Wednesday and losing a late winner in their Champions League debut against Young Boys the week before.

The visitors squandered several golden opportunities, but were eventually rewarded for their efforts in a frenetic climax.

Hause beat Cavani at the near post at a corner to give Villa the lead in the 88th minute before conceding a penalty for handling a Cavani header.

But Fernandes — on spot-kick duty ahead of Ronaldo — missed in a dramatic finish to the game.

Lingard’s misjudged back pass cost United a point in the Champions League against Young Boys, and Harry Maguire nearly did the same at Old Trafford.

The United captain’s erroneous back pass forced David de Gea to make a hasty clearing.

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In the second half, visiting goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was called upon to deny Greenwood, but the visitors maintained their lead.

Watkins drew another excellent save from De Gea, and young midfielder Jacob Ramsey lacked poise in front of goal as Villa appeared to have passed up a rare Old Trafford victory before the thrilling finish.

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