And on that note we shall wrap things up for the night.

You can read Simon Stone's report from Old Trafford here and we shall see you next time.

Goodnight!

And finally, Gerrard gave his thoughts on the reception he got from Manchester United fans: "Relatively quiet! I have been to noisier stadiums than this. It was a good cup tie, a good atmosphere but in terms of what I got, water off a duck's back."

Aston Villa

Gerrard also gave an update on reports Aston Villa are close to signing Everton's Lucas Digne: "We are working hard on targets. It is not respectful to mention any names but there is no smoke without fire and we want to try and improve certain areas of our team and our squad."

Aston Villa

More from Aston Villa boss Gerrard, speaking to BBC Sport: "Very tough. We are out of the FA Cup and coming into this job I saw this competition as an opportunity to have a good run in it.

The lads gave a lot in terms of performance but we need to learn and close the gap from a performance that was nearly good enough. We dominated for large parts but we were not ruthless enough.

"I've seen enough tonight in terms of the performance to know that I can get to where I want to get to but we need to learn and learn quickly. We need to be more ruthless moving forward, defending crosses we need to be tighter. We cannot be having people with free headers in our six yard box. It is quite clear what we need to iron out and we will do it in the short term."

On playing Manchester United again this weekend: "It is quite unique to play a team in the space of five or six days. The players have an opportunity to flip the mood, flip the feeling. I am sure they are frustrated. They played quite well and dominated large arts but with no rewards for the performance so they have an opportunity at Villa Park to straighten that out.

"I am not disappointed in the performance tonight just disappointed we didn't take our chances and conceded a sloppy goal."

Aston Villa

Here's Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard's thoughts on the goal disallowed by VAR, speaking to BBC Sport: "How long have you got? The officials took three and a half minutes to settle that one. They have looked at two or three things in it.

"When VAR is there and they make a decision you have to accept it. There is nothing you can do to change it. The easy way out is to blame luck and the officials, we won't do that."

Manchester United

More from Rangnick, when asked if he saw progress: "Yes. To say that this was a perfect game, nobody would believe that of course it was not. We still have quite a few things we can get better at but clean sheet was important today and we worked together. Still a lot of things to improve but it is easier to do that with a 1-0 win."

Manchester United

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think we showed a reaction after the Wolves game, that is what everyone expected from us. We knew it would be very difficult against Villa. In the first half I thought we did well. It could have been 3-2 or 4-3 to us at half time.

"In the second half we were on the counter attack and we could have made more of those situations. We took the wrong decisions at times but when we changed to a diamond in midfield we had more control.

"In the last 20 minutes we had more control. We fought well as a team together when it was important. In the end it was a good win. That was our goal, to proceed to the next round."

On matchwinner Scott McTominay: "He is an academy boy, his energy is amazing. He now also starts scoring goals and also with some leadership skills. I wouldn't be surprised if in a couple of years he would be the captain of this team."

On keeping a clean sheet: "We have to develop the team into a clean sheet team and that was another one today but still David de Gea was outstanding again for me today. I would have wanted him to have less saves in total, I think we had four or five shots on goal but again we can still improve even in that area."

On the Aston Villa goal ruled out by VAR: "We had a look in the dugout and when I saw the situation for me it was clear - the player who blocked Edinson Cavani was offside in the very moment when the ball came in."

Matt Lock: So many people were looking forward to Man Utd playing better without Ronaldo. How did that go? Win is a win, but only just.

Sho: Another lacklustre performance. Rashford doesn't look like he's enjoying playing football. Greenwood was so selfish today. Midfield was overrun, again. Was important to get through but doesn't bode well for when we go to Villa Park at the weekend.

Micah Richards
Former Aston Villa defender on BBC One

Typical Manchester United again. Underwhelming, not great but at least Scott McTominay popped up with a goal.

It took Anthony Elanga coming on to get the crowd going.

They won today, so you have to take the positives but nowhere near good enough.

Manchester United

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was a difficult match. We had to suffer a lot on the pitch but together and I liked the spirit of this match.

"We had the opportunity to score more goals. When it was not possible to play higher up the pitch we were compact and did not let them play easily.

"We had to be aggressive and as a result it is good. We are happy. We need more confidence, we need to be together and I think we are in a good way."

On the Villa goal ruled out by VAR: "It was a long moment! I think it is the right decision. It is just a moment in the game and I think the spirit of the team was good."

Good way to put behind rumours of a dressing room unrest? "We just have to be focused on our job. We have to fight, we have to fight for our fans. That is it."

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One

It was clearly for the foul. I am not 100% certain Cavani is getting back for the goal. Is it a clear and obvious error? I am not certain it is because I am not certain Cavani would get to the ball.

Here's a reminder of one of the key moments of the game.

Micah Richards
Former Aston Villa defender on BBC One

I thought Aston Villa were really good. Sloppy to concede but counter attack and organisation was great. A typical Steven Gerrard performance but they just couldn't get the goal.

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One

Aston Villa created chances. They will look back on this game with regret. They should have scored.

It was not a good performance from Manchester United. They were second best for large parts of that second half.

All over!

Despite a second-half battle from Aston Villa, Manchester United do enough to secure the win and progress to the FA Cup fourth round.

It will be Middlesbrough next for Ralf Rangnick's side.

Anwar El Ghazi goes for glory but gets it horribly wrong as he lashes a shot high and wide.

It feels like Aston Villa's hope of snatching an equaliser have been all but extinguished.

Dion Dublin
Former Manchester United striker on BBC One

They've done OK have Manchester United. It is one of those where they have done just enough to get where they need to be.

Brilliant turn and blast of pace from Anthony Elanga as he breezes past Matt Cash and crosses into the box. It is a decent ball but no-one gambles on the run.

Ezri Konsa is OK but time is against Aston Villa. The 90 minutes are up but there's six minutes of time added on.