
The victory comes three days after Ten Hag chastised his players for not giving 100% in a 2-2 draw at Spurs. They also failed to score for the first time in their 21 games since Emery took charge. Unai Emery's Villa, whose defeat was their first in 11 games, are sixth in the standings, with 54 points from 34 matches.

I would prefer them to come and support their players rather than focus on me," Fernandes told MUTV. "They probably don't like to play against me. He celebrated in front of the visiting Aston Villa section. Martinez dived to push away Marcus Rashford's shot after the United striker's well-timed run, and Fernandes sprinted in for a one-touch finish from a tight angle for the 100th league goal of his career. United put Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez to work early with several great chances before they were finally rewarded in the 39th minute. They have not lost at Old Trafford since the opening weekend of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion.

United are unbeaten at home in 15 straight Premier League games, with just three draws. Erik ten Hag's side are fourth in the standings with 63 points from 32 matches and have a game in hand on fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur who are on 54 points.
