In what has become a period of Premier League football to be ridden out like a rollercoaster, some sides have clung on for dear life and others have seen their hopes turned upside down.

Over the weekend, both Manchester clubs were victorious as they triumphed against quality opposition to re-establish their assaults on Liverpool’s Premier League lead.

Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa

A thrilling game took place at Old Trafford as the Red Devils overcame a stubborn Villa side who looked every bit as threatening as their Premier League position suggested ahead of kick-off.