article_snippet.sent: A comfortable victory over Aston Villa, inspired by two goals from the excellent Ander Herrera and crowned by Wayne Rooney’s magnificent strike, had seen Manchester United leap above Manchester City in the table for the first time since November 23, 2013.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United picked up all three points at the weekend by beating Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford .
article_snippet.sent: United lead rivals Man City by one point .
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The Red Devils leapfrogged Manchester City to move up to third spot .
  