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Why Kobbie Mainoo did not play for Man Utd vs Aston Villa

Why Mainoo was absent vs Aston Villa

Why Kobbie Mainoo did not play for Man Utd vs Aston Villa

21 December 2025 - 20:07

Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League earlier on Sunday.

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  • The Red Devils went into the game as slight underdogs, but they had a good opening half where the scores were level.

    Morgan Rogers secured the win for the Villans at Villa Park, but United could have easily picked up a point in the game.

    Matheus Cunha squandered a wonderful chance to equalise.

    Kobbie Mainoo did not make the matchday squad for the encounter and it has been confirmed that he picked up a fresh injury in training.

    The setback is only deemed as a minor one and it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to face Newcastle United on Boxing Day.

    The Magpies are a tough opposition regardless of the game being at Old Trafford, and United must produce a strong performance to win.

    Mainoo could be assessed in the lead up to the Boxing Day clash.


    Written by Sri Aswin




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