Manchester United join Liverpool at top of table with win over Aston Villa

Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal for Manchester United (Carl Recine/PA)

Manchester United moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool as Bruno Fernandes’ penalty got 2021 off to a winning start against Aston Villa.

An impressive run of seven wins in nine top-flight matches saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side start New Year’s Day in second spot – their highest position at the turn of the year since Sir Alex Ferguson retired as champion in 2012-13.