Though, there was one standout performer who really caught the eye of Jamie Carragher.

Jamie Carragher so impressed by Jonny Evans

Speaking on commentary during the first half, Jamie Carragher waxed lyrical about Jonny Evans, who was a surprised inclusion in the starting line-up.

“Jonny Evans has been outstanding. A lot of eyebrows raised when the team news came out today but he’s just stopped a really dangerous attack from Villa.”

The 36-year-old was an assured presence in the absence of Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez, who were both named on the bench.

Evans has actually been a pretty astute signing for Man United since arriving on a free from Leicester during the summer of 2023.

Jonny Evans statistics

Here are Evans’ impressive statistics, as per Sofascore:

• 49 minutes
• 31 touches
• 7/8 duels won
• 3 tackles
• 1 block
• 88 per cent completion

If he continues this display in the second half, the former Leicester City man has certainly made a claim to start the next game against Brentford after the international break.