Manchester United return to Premier League action with a high stakes meeting against Aston Villa, a fixture that could shape the race for Champions League qualification.

Unai Emery’s Villa, fourth in the table, are behind United on goal difference in a tight race to secure Champions League football next season.

United’s performance was criticised in some quarters, with the team looking lethargic and outfought by a Newcastle team that played the whole of the second half with just ten men.