Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, tightening their hold on third place in the Premier League with 54 points from 30 matches.
Casemiro opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a glancing header off a Bruno Fernandes corner. Ross Barkley equalized for Villa in the 64th minute.
Matheus Cunha netted the decisive goal in the 71st minute, finishing a precise through ball from Fernandes - his club-record 16th league assist this season and 100th career assist for United across all competitions.
Substitute Benjamin Sesko sealed the win ten minutes later with a powerful strike from the center of the box.
Aston Villa remain fourth with 51 points.