Manchester United continued their impressive resurgence under interim manager Michael Carrick with a clinical 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
After a cagey first half, United took control when Casemiro headed home from a Bruno Fernandes corner.
Villa briefly silenced the Stretford End when Ross Barkley equalised, but United’s quality eventually told.
Matheus Cunha restored the lead before Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score his customary late goal.
The win moves United three points clear of Villa in third place and further solidifies Carrick’s case for the permanent job.
Fernandes also made history during the match, recording his 16th league assist of the season to break David Beckham’s long standing club record.
With eight games remaining, the Red Devils look well positioned to secure Champions League football for next season.