Manchester: Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at home in an English Premier League match at Old Trafford, APA reports. The match saw Manchester United securing a crucial win that solidifies their position in the top three of the league standings.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the goals for Manchester United were scored by Casemiro in the 53rd minute, Matheus Cunha in the 71st minute, and Benjamin … e…¡ko in the 81st minute. Aston Villa's Ross Barkley managed to find the net in the 64th minute, but it was not enough to turn the tide for the visitors.

Manchester United now has 54 points from 30 matches, placing them in third position in the league. Aston Villa, trailing closely with 51 points from the same number of matches, holds the fourth spot. The Birmingham team, guided by coach Unai Emery, who previously managed Spartak Moscow, has now faced its third consecutive league defeat.

In the upcoming matchday, Manchester United is set to play an away game against Bournemouth on March 20. Aston Villa will be hosting West Ham on March 22, looking to bounce back from their recent setbacks.