Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, both unused substitutes, were hardly missed as Phil Foden stepped up to the plate.
Aston Villa
Manchester City 4, Aston Villa 1 – Player Ratings
Phil Foden scored a hat trick as Manchester City made up for their frustrations at the weekend by hitting four goals past Aston Villa.
Super-sub Scott McTominay scores late winner for Manchester United at Aston Villa to boost bid for a top-four finish
Super-sub Scott McTominay’s late winner at Aston Villa catapulted Manchester United back into contention for a Champions League place.
Winning start for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Manchester United overturn two-goal deficit to snatch 3-2 victory against Aston Villa as half-time jeers turn to cheers
Manchester United produced an extraordinary fightback to come back from the dead and beat Aston Villa as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s tenure kicked off with a much-needed win.
Manchester United 3, Aston Villa 2 – Player Ratings
Rasmus Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa at Old Trafford.