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Bruno and Pogba shine as Man United overpower struggling Aston Villa

Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - July 9, 2020. Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring their third goal with Bruno Fernandes. [Shaun Botterill/Pool via REUTERS]

Manchester United kept up their chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the Premier League on Thursday.

The victory means United, who are now unbeaten in 17 matches in all competitions, became the first team since the formation of the Premier League to win four consecutive matches by a margin of three or more goals.

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