News update:Aston Manor Champions Association trusts remain in a critical state as Unai Emery sweats over Lucas Digne filter

It wasn’t the Boxing Day that most Aston Villa supporters had hoped for as Unai Emery’s side were unable to hold on to a 2-0 lead against Manchester United, ultimately losing 3-2.

First-half goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker gave Villa the upper hand at Old Trafford before a second-half brace from Alejandro Garnacho and a first Premier League goal for Rasmus Hojlund completed the turnaround.

While the result alone was incredibly disappointing, the misery was compounded after Lucas Digne was forced off early in the first half which could see him sidelined for an extended period.

During his 50 minutes of action on Boxing Day, the 30-year-old won 100 per cent of his aerial duels, found a teammate with two crosses and even managed to create a chance in the contest in a positive attacking display [Fotmob].

According to the Express & Star (27 December), the French fullback is set to undergo a scan on Wednesday following a hamstring injury during the clash with Manchester United, when he slid into the net attempting to block an effort from Garnacho.

Throughout the Premier League season, Digne has started all bar one of Aston Villa’s 19 games this season and he has been integral to the early success that Emery’s side have had domestically