Scott McTominay scored the handiest aim as Manchester United booked their vicinity in the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 1-zero win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday evening.
The Scotland worldwide rose highest to fulfill a Fred go in the 8th minute, and it proved all-important in an frivolously matched contest.
Ralf Rangnick's guys commenced brightly under the lighting at Old Trafford and had been rewarded while McTominay fired in a bullet header after Villa didn't cope with an in advance corner.
Steven Gerrard's men almost equalised simply after the half of-hour mark while Ollie Watkins picked up the ball in the container and produced a picture but it smashed towards the crossbar as United survived.&#a hundred and sixty;
Villa have been the higher crew in the 2nd half of and nearly equalised when Danny Ings reacted quickly inside the penalty vicinity and scored with aplomb, best for his intention to be dominated out for offside.&#a hundred and sixty;
Mason Greenwood then forced a global-class shop from Emi Martinez with a ferocious shot that become headed for the lowest left facet of the purpose, however the goalie made a wonderful stop.
Despite their late efforts, Villa could not wreck down United's defense as they exited the opposition.&#a hundred and sixty;
United will now face Middlesborough within the fourth spherical.
