EPL: Manchester United beat Aston Villa to keep Manchester City waiting for title

Villa's hopes of ending that run against United were not helped by England international Jack Grealish's ongoing absence due to a shin injury, with Egypt forward Trezeguet a long-term absentee as well. Grealish looked on from the stands on Sunday as did England manager Gareth Southgate, himself a former Villa defender. Villa went ahead against the run of play in the 24th minute. Fred's poor pass to Scott McTominay allowed John McGinn to gain possession, with Douglas Luiz playing in Traore. The Burkina Faso international turned neatly and held off the challenge of Victor Lindelof before beating United goalkeeper Dean Henderson with a powerful shot into the far corner. 

United nearly equalised five minutes before half-time but Greenwood's low shot was pushed away by Emi Martinez. But United were level in th 52nd minute when Fernandes scored from the spot after Paul Pogba was brought down in the box by Luiz. And they led in the 56th minute after Aaron Wan-Bissaka found Greenwood inside the box, with the teenage England forward beating Martinez with a low shot. Worryingly for United, defender Harry Maguire limped off 12 minutes from time. But Cavani made the game safe with an 87th-minute glancing header from Marcus Rashford's cross. And there was still time for Villa's Ollie Watkins to be sent off after he was shown a second yellow card for diving.

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