PLAYER RATINGS: Scott McTominay rescues crucial win

Manchester United breathed new life into their late Champions League push after beating Aston Villa 2-1 to move just six points off fourth place.

Scott McTominay was brought off the bench and scored the winning goal four minutes from time after meeting Diogo Dalot's superb cross and nodding home.

A defeat for United would have moved them 11 points adrift of the top four but Rasmus Hojlund settled any nerves after tucking home the opener just yards out.

Douglas Luiz's quick thinking found the equaliser for Villa, however, after the visitors failed to clear their lines from a goalmouth scramble on 67 minutes.

But substitute McTominay later rescued United's listing campaign and here, Mail Sport's IAN LADYMAN has rated both sets of players from Villa Park...

MANCHESTER UNITED

ANDRE ONANA 8.5

Two fabulous first half saves kept United in front during a spell of intense Villa pressure. Continued in same vein after the break. Starting to look like a United goalkeeper at last.

DIOGO DALOT 6

Struggled with the Villa raids down his side. Too often exposed for pace on the turn. Never found wanting for effort and great cross for the winner.

HARRY MAGUIRE 8

Continuing to enjoy his renaissance at United. Did the simple things well and although he is no longer captain he has emerged as a leader. Superb.

RAFAEL VARANE 6

Needed his goalkeeper to help him cover a couple of times in the first half as Villa played quick balls beyond him. Still reads the game terrifically well.

LUKE SHAW 6

Only managed 45 minutes and United will hope he is not badly hurt. Erik Ten Hag needs a settled back four and he needs Shaw to be part of it.

CASEMIRO – 5.5

Needs young Kobbie Mainoo's legs beside him to do his running. Will improve with more games but here he was not at