Manchester United win at Aston Villa via more late Scott McTominay magic

Scott McTominay came off the bench to again deliver Manchester United heroics in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.

The Red Devils are now on a season-best three-match Premier League winning streak, and there was no shortage of drama on the journey to the final whistle.

Rasmus Hojlund put United ahead early by scoring in his fifth-straight Premier League outing, but Douglas Luiz snapped Villa level after halftime.

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McTominay got the last marker of the game, heading home a Diogo Dalot cross in the 86th minute in a game with nearly 40 shot attempts.

The win boosts the sixth-place Red Devils to 41 points, five behind Villa and six off fourth-place Tottenham.

The slumping Villans were quite lively on the day but have been out-of-sorts for some time, booted from the FA Cup at midweek and only boasting wins over Sheffield United and Burnley since Boxing Day.

Unai Emery's men peaked at second on the table after Week 20, but their 46 points now have them fifth.

What’s next?

Aston Villa hits the road to face Fulham at Craven Cottage at 10am ET Saturday, then Manchester United go to Luton Town at 11:30am ET Sunday.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United final score: 1-2

Goal: Hojlund (17'), Luiz (67'), McTominay (86')

Scott McTominay goal

Raphael Varane springs Kobbie Mainoo into the right corner, and the young midfielder keeps it.

It's soon to Diogo Dalot for a first-time cross that becomes a bullet Scott McTominay header.

2-1. Win streak alive.

Douglas Luiz goal

The ex-Man City prospect shakes his chest in celebration after snapping Villa level.

It's a set piece that sees Clement Lenglet denied by Andre Onana. A partially-cleared rebound is saved by Leon Bailey.

The Jamaica international fires the ball into them mixer and Luiz redirects it past Onana. 1-1!

Rasmus Hojlund goal (video)

Harry Maguire loops a Villa clearance back over the pack and Rasmus Hojlund reacts first.

It's been almost all United and now they're in front as Hojlund deposits the rebound for his fifth-straight Premier League game with a goal.

How to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United, live stream link, start time

Kickoff: 11:30am ET Sunday
TV Channel: USA Network
Stream: Online via NBC.com

Aston Villa lineup

Manchester United lineup

Aston Villa team news, injuries

OUT: Emiliano Buendia (torn ACL - out for season), Tyrone Mings (torn ACL - out for season), Jhon Duran (undisclosed), Ezri Konsa (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Lucas Digne (thigh)

Manchester United team news, injuries

OUT: Tyrell Malacia (knee), Anthony Martial (groin), Lisandro Martinez (knee), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (undisclosed) | QUESTIONABLE: Mason Mount (calf)