Erik ten Hag said Casemiro now appears to be "back to his best" following a strong performance in Sunday's victory for Man Utd over Aston Villa.

The Brazilian midfielder was essential in helping the Red Devils defeat an in-form Villa midfield that included Jacob Ramsey, John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, and Leander Dendoncker at Old Trafford over the weekend. He also added some attacking quality, as Casemiro hit the crossbar during the match.

Casemiro's performance comes after a challenging few months during which he missed a number of games after receiving two straight Premier League red cards.

After Sunday's game, boss Ten Hag was eager to applaud the defensive midfielder's improved play in an interview with the club's official website.