Manchester United Vs Aston Villa, Premier League 2025-26: Resurgent Red Devils Thrash Vilans At Old Trafford – In Pics

Manchester United tightened their grip on 3rd place with a convincing 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on matchday 30 of the English Premier League 2025-26. After a scoreless 1st half, Casemiro broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute with a super header from Bruno Fernandes’ corner. Villa responded through Ross Barkley, whose equalizer stood after a controversial VAR check regarding an offside Amadou Onana. However, United surged back as Matheus Cunha restored the lead following a pinpoint Fernandes through ball—marking the captain's club-record 16th assist of the season. Substitute Benjamin Sesko sealed the win late on, ensuring Michael Carrick maintains his perfect home record.

Updated on: 16 March 2026 11:53 am

Published at: 16 March 2026 11:53 am

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, and Bruno Fernandes walk off the pitch after during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, right, celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with team-mate Matheus Cunha during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa, in Manchester, England. | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

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EPL 2025-26: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia, front, and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes fight for the ball during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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EPL 2025-26: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa, in Manchester, England. | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

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English Premier League: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa's Amadou Onana, left, and Ross Barkley react after a goal during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot clears the ball in front of Aston Villa's John McGinn during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Casemiro celebrate after a goal during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Aston Villa's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez fails to save during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Manchester United's Leny Yoro tackles Aston Villa's John McGinn during the Premiier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot shoots during the Premiier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson