Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield Highlights

Ezri Konsa’s second-half header proves decisive as Aston Villa break down a resilient 10-man Sheffield United at Villa Park.

Konsa headed in fellow defender Tyrone Mings’ flick-on in the 63rd minute after Matt Targett whipped a corner in from the left.

Villa put United under pressure for long spells after visiting captain Egan was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity in a tussle with Ollie Watkins in the 12th minute.

But the Blades missed a golden opportunity to score the opener after half an hour when John Lundstram was denied from the penalty spot by Villa debutant Emiliano Martinez, after a lengthy VAR review showed Targett had clipped Chris Basham in the box.

United regrouped and were solid in defence – clearing numerous crosses and presenting a threat on the break – but could not hold out to earn a share of the points.

It means United have now lost five Premier League games in a row, including the end of last season, while Villa are unbeaten in their past five.