Premier League result: Man United wins at home against Aston Villa, firmly holding 3rd place
On 15 Mar 2026 GMT+7, the "Red Devils" Manchester United, ranked 3rd in the table under interim English coach Michael Carrick, faced the "Villains" Aston Villa, ranked 4th, led by Spanish coach Unai Emery.
In the 53rd minute of the second half, the home team took the lead when Casemiro pushed forward and headed the ball powerfully into the net, giving Manchester United a 1-0 lead.
However, in the 64th minute, the visitors equalized when Ross Barkley fired a left-footed shot from outside the box that curved beautifully into the net, leveling the score at 1-1.
Then, in the 71st minute, Bruno Fernandes threaded a through ball to Matheus Cunha, who broke into the penalty area and scored past the goalkeeper, putting Villa ahead 2-1.
But in the 81st minute, substitute Benjamin Sesko made an immediate impact by turning and shooting inside the box, sending the ball into the net to extend Manchester United's lead to 3-1.
The match ended with Manchester United beating Aston Villa 3-1, raising their total to 54 points and securely holding 3rd place in the table.
Starting lineups of both teams
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens - Diogo Dalot, Lenny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw - Casemiro, Koby Mineu - Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha - Benjamin Sesko
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez - Andres Garcia, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ian Matsen - Amadou Onana, Douglas Luiz - John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia - Ollie Watkins