Bruno Fernandes delivered a masterclass performance as Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Portuguese midfielder reached 100 assists in all competitions and broke David Beckham's club record with his 16th Premier League assist this season. His corner kick set up Casemiro's opener before he provided the pass that restored United's lead.

United, who entered the match third in the table, bounced back from Michael Carrick's first defeat in two months. Ross Barkley's equalizer for Villa briefly leveled the score, but Fernandes orchestrated United's response. Substitute Benjamin Sesko sealed the victory with a deflected strike late in the match.

The win moves United three points clear of Villa and strengthens their grip on a top-four finish. Unai Emery's side has now lost ground in the race for Champions League qualification as their recent form wobbles.