Back to the Aston Villa Newsfeed

Ralf Rangnick demands more pressing from his Manchester United stars after they secured a narrow FA Cup win over Aston Villa... but reveals he was pleased with their aggression levels

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick was pleased with their aggression in Monday's 1-0 FA Cup third round win over Aston Villa but said his players must put more pressure on their opponents when out of possession.

An early header by midfielder Scott McTominay put United ahead but Villa dominated large parts of the contest, striking the woodwork twice, forcing David De Gea into several saves and having two goals disallowed.

'I saw more aggression but I didn't necessarily see that much more pressing... in order to see those pressing moments, you have to get into those pressing moments,' Rangnick told United's TV channel.