Overview
- United sit third after the result, three points clear of fourth-placed Villa in the chase for a top-four finish.
- Casemiro opened the scoring, Matheus Cunha restored the lead, and substitute Benjamin Sesko sealed the win, with Ross Barkley scoring for Villa.
- Bruno Fernandes recorded his 16th Premier League assist of the season, surpassing David Beckham’s previous United record from 1999–2000.
- The victory was Carrick’s seventh in nine matches and extended his perfect Premier League home run to five wins since taking charge in January.
- United managed the game despite continued defensive injuries, with Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu and Lisandro Martinez all unavailable.