Diogo Dalot called Manchester United teammate Marcel Sabitzer a "machine" in the wake of his side's victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Unai Emery's men headed to Manchester full of confidence having gone unbeaten in their previous 10 games, though their hopes of securing European football for next season suffered a blow as Bruno Fernandes' first-half strike saw the Reds claim all three points.
The win means United now have a seven-point cushion over their nearest challengers for a place in the top four and they also hold at least one game in hand over the teams in and around the Champions League qualification places.
