Bruno Fernandes scored as Manchester United moved closer to Champions League football next season by beating Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Off-the-field troubles galvanise Manchester City who beat Aston Villa to move within three points of leaders Arsenal
The mood was one of defiance as Manchester City swept aside Aston Villa to move within three points of leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City 3, Aston Villa 1 – Player Ratings
Goals by Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, and Riyad Mahrez in an intense first half saw Manchester City through against Aston Villa as City responded to a week of legal charges by the Premier League.
‘The fighting spirit was back’ declared Erik ten Hag after Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa to claim last 16 place in Carabao Cup
Manchester United’s stirring display in the last quarter of the match saw them battle from behind to defeat Aston Villa and claim a last 16 place in the Carabao Cup.
Manchester United 4, Aston Villa 2 – Carabao Cup – Player Ratings
What a second half! Villa goals by Ollie Watkins and an own goal by Diogo Dalot pegged back by Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford before Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay won it late on for the Reds.