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Manchester United fight back in 3-1 win at Aston Villa

Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 9, 2021. Manchester United's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring their third goal. [Pool via REUTERS/Shaun Botterill]

Manchester United fought back to beat Aston Villa 3-1 away in the Premier League on Sunday as Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani scored in the second half to put on hold the title celebrations of champions-elect Manchester City.

The result left United second on 70 points from 34 games, 10 behind City who have played a game more and missed a chance to secure the title on Saturday after they suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Chelsea.

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