Manchester United 's winning run came to an end on Saturday as they were held to
a 1-1 Premier League draw by 10-man Aston Villa .
Louis van Gaal's side travelled to Birmingham on the back of six straight wins and
boasting an excellent record at Villa, who had lost to Midlands rivals West Brom
last time out.
However, United were frustrated by a dogged showing from Paul Lambert's men,
who held on for a point despite playing the final 25 minutes a man down after
Gabriel Agbonlahor was handed a straight red card.
Christian Benteke gave Villa the lead in the 18th minute as he curled home only his
second goal of the campaign.
United initially laboured in their quest to level matters, but
pulled level in the 53rd minute when Radamel Falcao
headed in from close range.
Lee Mason's controversial decision to send off Agbonlahor
for a foul on ex-Villa man Ashley Young 12 minutes later
looked to have tilted the contest in United's favour, but
the visitors - who introduced the fit-again Angel di Maria
off the bench - could not find a winner.
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