Aston Villa v Manchester United ratings: Bertrand Traore 7, Douglas Luiz 4; Bruno Fernandes 7, Harry Maguire 8

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team rally to clinch 3-1 victory

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  ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emiliano Martínez – 6. The goalkeeper showed strong hands to deny Luke Shaw and later did well to hold a well-struck Marcus Rashford effort, but he was sent the wrong way from the spot by Bruno Fernandes and should have done better having got a hand on Mason Greenwood’s strike that made it 2-1. AP

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  Matty Cash – 6. Guilty of pressing too high as Villa were carved wide open by Rashford’s perfectly-timed run before Fernandes eventually thrashed wide. Sent Edinson Cavani sliding into next week with a clever nip back inside of his man, but his cross was averted away from danger. Denied Cavani with a brilliant block late on, only to allow the prolific striker to wriggle free and nod United 3-1 ahead seconds later. Getty

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  Ezri Konsa – 7. Villa’s best defender on the day. Survived a nervy moment when an Emi Martinez save rebounded off him and bounced goalward, but he reacted quickly to smash the ball away to safety. Took a sore one for the cause when he comfortably won an aerial duel with Fernandes who clattered into the defender. PA

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  Tyrone Mings – 5. One to forget. Showed a slight lack of awareness as he seemed happy to let the ball run with Greenwood lurking which meant Matt Targett had to tidy up. Too easily rolled by the same man who crashed United in front. AP

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  Matt Targett – 7. Given an early scare as Greenwood found room at the back post but the forward’s pull back was poor. Positioned himself perfectly to calmly tidy up when a Rashford tap-in seemed inevitable. Whipped in a frightening cross that was met by Ollie Watkins but brilliantly cleared by Cavani. Getty

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  Douglas Luiz – 4. Hero to villain. Another assist for the Brazilian who supplied the pass into the feet of Bertrand Traore as Villa opened the scoring, only to gift United the leveller when he needlessly bundled over Paul Pogba having survived an initial nibble at France man. Replaced for the final 25 minutes or so. PA

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  John McGinn – 5. The Scot hustled and harried in midfield to good effect in the first half and was instrumental in the build-up to the Villa goal, picking the pocket of the normally robust Scott McTominay and finding Luiz. Quiet in the second though and United took full advantage. AFP

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  Bertrand Traore – 7. Didn’t do enough to protect his full-back in the opening exchanges and was caught on his heels early on as Luke Shaw found it all too easy to escape his attention. Despite that, he was involved in nearly every Villa attack, and he produced an excellent turn, strength and finish as he unleashed a beautiful strike that nestled into the top corner. EPA

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  Ross Barkley – 5. His first contribution was a disappointing one as his free-kick from deep was met by a commanding call from Henderson who was happy to watch the ball drift straight out of play. Like McGinn, he was quiet after the break which led to his withdrawal in the 78th minute. AP

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  Anwar El Ghazi – 6. Fired an early effort from distance wide of goal as Villa managed to relieve the pressure for the first time following a bright start from their visitors from Manchester. Battled hard for his side but to no avail on this occasion. Getty

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  Ollie Watkins – 3. A quiet opening 45 minutes from the striker who has struck 15 goals in all competitions for Villa this term. Booked for wiping out Harry Maguire with a striker’s challenge that had bags of enthusiasm but very little timing, before Henderson kept out his low drive to end the half. Denied a 16th of the season by Cavani’s stunning goal line clearance but his afternoon ended sourly with a second yellow for simulation. EPA

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  SUBSTITUTES: Jacob Ramsey – 6. Another Premier League appearance under the teenager’s belt but this time it wasn’t to be a happy one, although he didn’t really have chance to make an impact. Getty

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  Keinan Davies – N/A. Replaced Barkley and made a nuisance of himself, laying the ball off for Traore who didn’t get the contact he was looking for. Earlier shrugged off Lindelof but he opted to cut back to Watkins when the ball was begging to be hit. Wesley – N/A. Replaced El Ghazi as Villa threw everything at it. He didn’t particularly see much of the ball, but his arrival gave the visiting defenders something extra to think about. Getty

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  MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson - 7. Well beaten for Traore’s opening goal. Looked to have caught Watkins in the 88th minute, but the striker got a second booking and was sent off. Getty

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  Aaron Wan Bissaka - 7. Played high with fellow full-back Shaw. Set up Greenwood for United’s second. Superb block on Watkins after 82. Blocked a Targett shot two minutes later as Villa looked to draw level. Getty

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  Victor Lindelof - 5. The Swede wasn’t the only one culpable for Villa’s opener, but Traore got away from him to score with a spectacular strike. Blocked a 54th minute effort but poor against Davis in a late Villa attack. Must do better. Getty

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  Harry Maguire - 8. United’s best defender in recent games. Met Villa corner as the home team overcame a bright United start to enjoy a good spell themselves. Under pressure from Villa’s high press but got forward more in second and headed over. Won everything in the air. Bravely put his head to stop a 60th minute Villa cross and had El Ghazi fall into him. Battered - and booked for grabbing Watkins. Came off injured. Getty

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  Luke Shaw - 7. Fine run towards goal and shot after five minutes. Three key passes showed his continued confidence getting forward. Getty

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  Scott McTominay - 6. Poor for Villa’s goal when he shouted for a high ball but couldn’t control it. Needed to do more overall, but those in front of him were responsible for United coming from behind yet again in a game – and picking up 31 points from losing positions. Getty

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  Fred - 7. Early shot on goal as he followed up a rebound, but complicit in United losing possession which led to the opening goal. Much improved in the second half, positioning himself well and full of energy. Reuters

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  Paul Pogba - 7. First half? Tried to place a shot in the bottom right corner which was well saved, then lofted a ball over to Rashford. Second? Had time to shoot and do better than strike the ball straight at Mings but won penalty three minutes later. Neat combinations with Shaw throughout. Reuters

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  Bruno Fernandes - 7. Got his 17th league goal as he scored his 21st out of 22 penalties since joining United. Wasn’t his best performance, but more energetic and vocal in the second half. It was his 54th United game of the season. EPA

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  Marcus Rashford - 7. One-two with Shaw set up a very early chance. Firm shot after 38 but it went straight to the goalkeeper. Some lively runs with limited end product. Super cross for Cavani for his 13th assist of the season. Played 90 so unlikely to start against Leicester on Tuesday as United play four games in eight days. EPA

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  Mason Greenwood - 7. Played on the left and couldn’t replicate his performance in the same game last season in the first half, though his powerful cross-shot forced a save after 40 minutes. Stand out moment was him holding off his man to strike the ball along the ground and score the second. Great goal and overtook Wayne Rooney to score most Premier League goals as a teen. But still some way to go to match Norman Whiteside’s 28 league goals as a teenager. EPA

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  SUBSTITUTES: Edinson Cavani - 8. On for Greenwood after 64 and impressed at first with his defending as he cleared a Villa chance. Scored again – his 15th goal of the season, glancing a header in. It was his eighth in his last seven games. Sublime movement, won everything in the air and didn’t misplace a single pass. EPA

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  Nemanja Matic - N/A. On for Fernandes to help see out the game and extend Villa’s miserable record of one win in 44 games against United. Eric Bailly - N/A. On for the injured Maguire after 78. He can be rash but made no obvious errors as United made it 25 unbeaten away in the league. PA

Manchester United put Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations on hold after coming from behind to win 3-1 against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Defeat for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side would have handed the title to City. Their local rivals would have enjoyed seeing Villa's Bertrand Traore opening the scoring midway through the first half.

But United hit back with two goals in four minutes after the break, Bruno Fernandes equalising from the penalty spot before Mason Greenwood put them ahead.

United wrapped up the win thanks to substitute Edinson Cavani's goal three minutes from time.

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