Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Unai Emery has taken Aston Villa to an unfamiliar position in the top four this season

Erik ten Hag’s men will be under-confidence from their loss against West Ham, where a thumping was expected, to get a positive result against the Hammers. The Hammers hammered Manchester United 2-0 at home. They haven’t scored a goal in four games, it’s been six hours and 21 minutes since they last scored against an opponent.

Only Manchester City (40) scored more goals than Villa (37) this season at the time of writing and Ollie Watkins has been at the heart of their attacking play. Even though Villa won two of their last four league meetings with the Red Devils, the hosts had the better of the visitors in 38 of their 56 Premier League battles. Aston Villa are coming off a draw against Sheffield United.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 at 8:00 PM GMT (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Old Trafford

Form

Manchester United (Premier League): L-W-L-D-L

Aston Villa (Premier League): D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch:

Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)

The Brazilian central midfielder is being tracked by Arsenal for his performances with Aston Villa, he will be on their radar in the January transfer window but Unai Emery would not just let go of him due to the calibre that he possesses. In the 17 PL appearances this season, the player has 5 goals and 3 assists. His assist allowed Aston Villa to get away with a point against Sheffield United in the dying stages of the match.

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)

Even though the Danish international has not opened his goal-scoring account in the Premier League this season, he has been the key factor in United’s offence. His physical attribute of holding up play at the front will challenge the Aston Villa defence a bit. Hojlund has not been provided with the services by the midfielders, but he can convert chances into goals.

Match facts:

• Manchester United have failed to score in their last 2 home matches.
• Aston Villa have scored a goal away from home in their past 4 away matches.
• Aston Villa are unbeaten in 4 away games in all competitions.
• In their past five meetings, Manchester United have only lost one match.

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Injury & Team News

Manchester United are without seven players; Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro are expected to join the team by mid-January. Mason Mount will be available in 2024 January, Varane missed the match against West Ham due to illness but he is expected to join the team against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are still having to cope without Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Buendia (both knee), Bertrand Traore (muscle) and Robin Olsen (unspecified) due to injury. Douglas Luiz and Lucas Digne were also available against Sheffield United after a one-match ban each.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 196

Manchester United wins – 104

Aston Villa wins – 51

Draws – 41

Predicted Lineup:

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Onana; Shaw, Evans, Varane, Dalot; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Antony; Hojlund

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Digne; Bailey, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey; Diaby; Watkins

Match prediction for Manchester United vs Aston Villa:

Manchester United have struggled to score this season, they have lost 13 games out of the 26 games this season. On the other hand, Aston Villa are a better team in the Premier League, their forwards have scored more goals than the whole Manchester United forwards combined. Aston Villa’s record in the league has been exceptional compared to that of Manchester United.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa

Telecast

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UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US –  NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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