“I’m more proud because I did it serving my teammates. It’s an achievement for me, but the main achievement will be [to finish] in the top spots,” said Bruno Fernandes after reaching his 100th assist for Manchester United in their recent match against Aston Villa.
On March 15, 2026, Manchester United triumphed over Aston Villa with a score of 3-1 at Old Trafford, solidifying their position in the Premier League standings. The victory allowed United to open a three-point buffer over Villa, who has struggled recently, winning only three of their last twelve league matches.
The match saw Casemiro score the opening goal for Manchester United in the 53rd minute, followed by an equalizer from Aston Villa’s Ross Barkley. However, Matheus Cunha restored United’s lead with a goal in the 71st minute, and Benjamin Sesko sealed the victory with a third goal in the 81st minute.
Michael Carrick, the interim manager of Manchester United, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “It feels good. It was a good performance in the main. We did a lot of things we were really happy with in the game.”
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s manager Unai Emery acknowledged the challenges his team faced, saying, “I am so, so motivated to achieve our objectives.” The loss adds pressure on Villa as they compete in the Europa League, which may have affected their performance against United.
As the Premier League season progresses, Manchester United’s victory strengthens their hold on third place, while Aston Villa will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming fixtures to improve their league standing.
