Hojlund and Douglas Luiz CLASH during Manchester United's win over Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz squared up to Rasmus Hojlund in the closing stages of Manchester United's win over Aston Villa on Sunday.

With both teams chasing a Champions League place, the pressure was on at Villa Park from the outset, with United in particular in danger of falling out of the race with a defeat.

The visitors responded emphatically, with Hojlund continuing his hot streak in front of goal to give United the lead after connecting with a Harry Maguire header.

With Luke Shaw replaced through injury at half-time United appeared significantly more vulnerable and Villa eventually forced their way back into the game with Luiz levelling after the hour mark.

As the game approached its closing stages it appeared both sides would be content leaving with a point.

Scott McTominay's introduction increased the momentum late on, and the Scotsman was again on hand to produce a vital goal as he restored United's lead on 86 minutes.

With Erik ten Hag looking to secure victory, Hojlund was replaced in stoppage time by Jonny Evans.

The 21-year-old took his time departing the pitch as the clock ran down and offered a cheeky gesture to the Villa Park faithful by reminding them of the score as he left the pitch.

Clearly unhappy with the gesture Luiz ran over to him and grabbed his shirt before ushering the forward off the pitch.

Hojlund's actions clearly proved unpopular, with what appeared to be a member of the Villa staff caught on camera furiously shouting towards him as he made his way to the bench.

United would have the last laugh though, as they held out to close the deficit between the two clubs to just five points.