Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.

Villa Park was bouncing on Saturday and Bruno Fernandes brought his A game in the first half, scoring two goals from a new position in a three-man midfield with Anthony Elanga impressing on the left side of the attack.

But, it wasn't enough as Steven Gerrard seized the initiative, using fresh young legs to expose familiar frailties, not least in Nemanja Matic, There should be no excuses at Brentford on Wednesday night, when we expect a convincing win,.

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