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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chris Wilson and Flo Clifford

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Manchester united vs aston villa live battle for top five heats up at old trafford | Mind Blowing Facts

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game - (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Record-breaking Bruno Fernandes inspired Manchester United to a crucial Premier League win over Aston Villa as Michael Carrick’s side took a huge step closer to returning to the Champions League with a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford.

Fernandes overtook David Beckham’s record with his 15th and 16th assists of the season - the most from a Manchester United player in a single Premier League campaign - as he set up Casemiro’s header from a corner before releasing Matheus Cunha for the second with a stunning through pass.

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