Late goals by Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen ensured that United avoid finishing 17th (they ended up in 15th) and stop Aston Villa’s bid for Champions League football next term after the Villans had been reduced to 10 man with the sending off of Emi Martinez just before half time.
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Manchester United finish the season in style with win which ends Aston Villa’s dream of qualifying for the Champions League
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