Rio Ferdinand trolled Douglas Luiz after Manchester United's 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.
United struck first at Villa Park after Rasmus Hojlund connected with Harry Maguire's header to score in his five successive Premier League game.
The hosts hunted for an equaliser throughout the first half and were denied on two separate occasions by solid saves from Andre Onana.
Lisandro Martinez's injury last week came as a crushing blow for Erik ten Hag's side and they were dealt yet more defensive misery as Luke Shaw was withdrawn at half-time.