The Man Utd star recently proved why he is the best in the league

Manchester United bounced back from a disappointing 2-1 away defeat at Newcastle United with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

This looked like it would be a tough test for Michael Carrick’s Red Devils in the Premier League, after that loss on their trip to St James’ Park.

But, it was confidence that showed throughout from the hosts, who are now three points clear of fifth-placed Villans, as they continue to look like the front-runners to finish inside the top four contenders.

Bruno Fernandes remains one of Carrick’s first names on the team sheet for good reason, as he continues to cement his status as one of United’s modern-day legends, after another goal-laden display with an assist falling into his lap on Sunday.

Great performance by Fernandes vs Villa

Incredibly, the playmaker has now reached a remarkable century of assists in United red, after collecting two more against Villa on Sunday.

His game-changing assist for United’s second goal of the game was trademark Fernandes, as he opened up the opposition’s defense with ease, before Matheus Cunha delighted an effort past Emiliano Martinez to restore the Red Devils’ lead.

With six key points combined during a packed game, it is now clear that the 31-year-old is one of the best players in the division, if not the best player the England squad has to offer.

Indeed, his 16 assists over the course of a season are the most a United player has amassed since the midfield glory days of David Beckham, who had set the previous record for the Theater of Dreams at the age of 15. He now has four more assists behind Thierry Henry’s season record of 20.

In addition, he has eight more assists than the likes of Rayan Cherki on the league-wide assists list right now, as it becomes clear with the game just how untouchable he is when he’s running full time.

At 31 years of age, Fernandes will no doubt continue to age like a fine wine as Carrick’s main attacking spark, but he is not the only red to prove why he is one of the best in the league.

The Man Utd star proves he is one of the best players

Much has been made of United needing to cough up big money in the off-season to secure a new defensive midfield option, with the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest likely to cost either striker £100m.

However, until that time when they need to spend that ridiculous amount of money, they should enjoy every last second of the renewal of Casemiro’s field at the Theater of Dreams, where he was once written as a tired player who was destined to leave on bitter terms.

Now, insiders at Old Trafford want the former Real Madrid man to stay for one year, as his United contract expires at the end of the season.

Casemiro’s opener against Emery and Co means he now sits on seven goals for the season in the Premier League. The aforementioned Anderson has only four goals to his name in stark contrast to league play, while Declan Rice, considered the cream of the crop in Casemiro’s role, has scored just four goals.

He is also exemplary in completing his fundamentals in midfield, with five duels won, ensuring that Villa do not come back late.

Again, Anderson – labeled “world class” by Statman Dave – is not head and shoulders above his Brazilian counterpart, here, with exactly the same number of duels won against Fulham in Sunday’s 0-0 draw.

At this point in time, Casemiro will be regarded as a game-changer, the 34-year-old veteran has now emerged as one of the best players in his position in the league, alongside the equally experienced – and classy – Fernandes.

At one point, it looked like he was going to leave Old Trafford in tears.

Now, there is a renewed sense of life coursing through Casemiro’s veins, as he strives for a glorious top-four finish as a parting gift.

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