- We gave away two points – Dagbladet.no

(Dagbladet): Aston Villa – Manchester United 1-1

With six straight wins in the Premier League, Manchester United have climbed on the table and stood with 31 points, in third, before today’s game against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa, however, has struggled a bit, and lay on a 13th place with 19 points.

Victory series broken

Today got Manchester United the opportunity to win their seventh a row, but that did not happen, and it was scored sharing between teams, by scoring of Benteke and Falcao.

– It is very frustrating. I feel that we gave away two points. We started not good enough, and because of it they got a goal, says Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal told the BBC after the game.

– I’m disappointed because we were the best team the first half, and they shall win.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert was pleased with how the team managed but not happy with the penalty.

– I think we looked good. The goal was world from Christian, but the expulsion sent us back a little. I do not think the penalty was appropriate, he said to the BBC.

Homemade management

It was the visitors who started best at Villa Park, without coming to the biggest chances.

After 18 minutes it was the home team that went into the lead.

On a free kick got Benteke controlled the ball on his chest before he placed it in the goalkeeper.

Several goals were not in the first half, the teams went to the break with 1-0 to the home team.

Just after the break showed David de Gea why he is regarded as one of the world’s best goalkeepers at the moment when he gets his hand on a header from Benteke on a corner.

Falcao uliknet

Manchester United came more into the game again in the second half. Radamel Falcao has struggled with little playing in the team, but started today’s match. And after 53 minutes it was he who gets into the equation, a cross from Ashley Young.

Red Card

With 25 minutes left in full time got Agbonlahor red card after he went too late into a challenge with Ashley Young, and homemade had to finish the fight with one man less. A decision anytime will certainly be discussed.

Alex Ferguson stands managed Aston Villa to keep away for Manchester United in the last 25, and it ended 1-1 at Villa Park.

Manchester United retains third place with 32 points, but West Ham Just one point behind.

Aston Villa climbs to 12th place, ahead of Stoke.

• In the next round takes Manchester United against Newcastle at Old Trafford, while Aston Villa face Swansea gone.