Premier League live updates: Man United take on Aston Villa

Manchester United strengthened their Premier League standing with a commanding 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. Captain Bruno Fernandes orchestrated the win, registering two decisive assists that first teed up Casemiro and then Matheus Cunha, putting the hosts firmly in control. The result was sealed late on when substitute Benjamin Sesko added a third, ensuring United collected all three points ahead of the season’s final stretch.

Elsewhere on a goal-shy afternoon, Crystal Palace were held to a 0-0 draw by a Leeds United side that played the entire second half with ten men, while Fulham and Nottingham Forest also cancelled each other out in a stalemate that featured plenty of endeavour but no breakthrough.

The day’s late kick-off at Anfield delivered late drama as Liverpool’s hopes of a routine win in their push for Champions League qualification were dented by a stoppage-time equaliser from Tottenham Hotspur. The 1-1 draw leaves Liverpool still in the hunt for a top-four finish, while Spurs will welcome the point that edges them further clear of the relegation places.

Manchester United’s win lifts them within touching distance of the coveted European spots, and with Fernandes in such influential form, Erik ten Hag’s side will fancy their chances of maintaining momentum in the weeks ahead.