Manchester United transfer news LIVE Man Utd vs Aston Villa highlights as eight players want to leave

Manchester United are through to the next round of the FA Cup but they were fortunate to advance past Aston Villa.

The only goal of the game came in the seventh minute as Scott McTominay nodded in Fred's wonderful cross but that was the only moment of real quality from United.

Instead, Ralf Rangnick watched on as his side surrendered control to Villa, who were the better side for most of the match.

The visitors hit the crossbar, saw two goals ruled out and forced David de Gea into a series of fines saves yet United managed to hold on for the win.

Villa may well take confidence from the performance, however, ahead of the two teams meeting again on Saturday in the league.

United have advanced to face Middlesbrough as they look to win the FA Cup for the first time since 2016.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Phil Jones all missed the match with minor muscle problems.

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