Soccer-Man United edge closer to top four finish with 1-0 victory over Villa

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Aston Villa - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 30, 2023 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - A goal from Bruno Fernandes secured Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, increasing their chances of finishing in the top four in the Premier League and continuing their dominant form at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag's side are fourth in the standings with 63 points from 32 matches and have a game in hand on fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur who are on 54 points.