United entered this gameweek unbeaten in nine games and in fifth spot in the top flight, one point behind high-flying Newcastle and with a game in hand.
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"The start of the first half and start of the second half," Ten Hag told Sky Sports when asked where the game was decided. We have to be demanding, with the players as well, but today is the first step. Aston Villa and Manchester United meet again on Thursday in the Carabao Cup third round, this time at Old Trafford and live on Sky Sports. Victor Lindelof came in for Harry Maguire, while Alejandro Garnacho made the first Premier League start of his fledgling career with Anthony Elanga dropping to the bench. It was a credit to their intensity but also their tactical superiority as they pulled United around playing out from the back. Our next challenge is to keep the regularity in those matches away." It might even have been the lifeline that United needed. For United, with Cristiano Ronaldo as captain, it was perhaps as disjointed as they have looked since the Manchester derby. There was a raucous atmosphere beforehand as the supporters greeted new boss Emery and the team responded with an explosive start that was too much for United. Donny van de Beek made his first Premier League start of the season in place of the suspended Bruno Fernandes as one of three changes to the Manchester United team that beat West Ham last weekend. Danny Ings was among the substitutes. Ramsey's fine finish from Ollie Watkins' cut-back soon halted the comeback and it was no more than Villa deserved.