David de Gea
Blocked Alexandre Moreno's strike at 0-0 and emerged from his area to head the ball away when Villa threatened. 7
Diogo Dalot
Back at right-back, Dalot defended with relative ease against a narrow Villa side without having much of an impact in the final third. 6
Victor Lindelof
Another fine display in his fifth successive start and he coped largely well with Ollie Watkins, cushioning one header away from the striker. 8
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Luke Shaw
Cemented his status as the go-to centre half in a United defensive injury crisis. Asserted himself authoritatively against Ollie Watkins. 8
Tyrell Malacia
The first half was his best in months, enhanced by two full-blooded tackles on John McGinn and Ashley Young. Did not always make the most of space in the final third. 6
Casemiro
Started impressively, struck the crossbar and his commanding header set Marcus Rashford on his way. Maintained his performance level after the pause. 8
Christian Eriksen
Had a lot of the ball and constantly looked for openings but seldom found them. Shook his head in frustration at his own performance. 6
Bruno Fernandes
Switched to the right-hand side - where he played to influential effect against Villa in November - and scored. 7
Marcel Sabitzer
Energetic and had a good early chance but larruped the ball over the crossbar. Not always attuned to the same frequency as teammates. 6
Jadon Sancho
Did not give Ashley Young an easy afternoon with his bursts on the ball and interplay but he never created or had an outstanding chance. 6
Marcus Rashford
Had a fine chance to put United ahead but was denied by Emiliano Martinez. His weaker shot led to a goal but his hold-up play was awry amid United's directness. 6
Subs
Antony
Had a weak shot at Martinez. 6
Fred
Showed willing. 6
Harry Maguire
A couple of clearances. 6
Anthony Martial
Lethargic again. 5
Manager
Relocated Fernandes against Villa again and once again, he had an impact. Rightly resisted changes around the hour. 6
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