**Fernandes Breaks Beckham's Record as Manchester United Defeats Aston Villa** In a thrilling English Premier League encounter, Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. This triumph moves the Red Devils into third place in the league table, three points ahead of Aston Villa. The match between these two top-four contenders was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout the first half. However, the breakthrough came in the second half, as Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes played a crucial role in orchestrating the win. Fernandes' exceptional skill was on display as he delivered a precise corner that was headed home by the United players in the 53rd minute, giving them the lead. Aston Villa responded through Ross Barkley, who levelled the score and kept the visitors in the match. But Fernandes was not done yet. His defence-splitting through pass set up Matheus Cunha to score in the 71st minute, restoring Manchester United's advantage. What's more, this assist marked Fernandes' 16th of the season, breaking the club record set by the legendary David Beckham 26 years ago. The win was sealed by substitute Benjamin Šeško, who scored his eighth goal in 10 matches and his fourth as a substitute, when his deflected shot found the back of the net in the 81st minute. This victory extends Manchester United's unbeaten run at Old Trafford to five matches. With this result, Manchester United is now three points ahead of Aston Villa in the league table, as they continue their push to return to the UEFA Champions League after a two-year absence.