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

Published at :February 9, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Modified at :February 9, 2024 at 3:48 PM

The Red Devils are unbeaten in 2024 so far

Aston Villa’s reputation as a challenging venue has taken a hit recently, with Newcastle and Chelsea securing convincing 3-1 victories in the past two weeks. Aston Villa, currently in fourth place, faces the weekend with a five-point gap behind leaders Liverpool and a slim two-point lead over fifth-placed Spurs. A win would extend their lead over sixth-placed Manchester United to 11 points, while a loss would narrow it to five.

Manchester United, in good form with four wins and a draw in their last five games, pose a threat, especially with improved defensive performances and key players back in action. Last week’s clean sheet in the win over West Ham would’ve pleased Ten Hag immensely and they now look a threat across the pitch with all the key players getting back in form.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 11 February 2024 at 04:30 PM GMT (10:00 PM IST)

Location: Villa Park

Form

Aston Villa (all competitions): D-D-L-W-L

Manchester United (all competitions): L-W-D-W-W

Players to watch

Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)

Tielemans stands out as a remarkably intelligent and technically adept playmaker, showcasing a diverse skill set that distinguishes his impact. He embodies the characteristics of a top-tier playmaker, influencing the game through various means. Tielemans excels in optimizing space and possession, demonstrating proficiency in both passing and dribbling when required. His effectiveness is not solely attributed to his ball control or physical prowess but rather to his keen intelligence.

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)

At the age of 21, Rasmus Hojlund became the youngest Manchester United player to achieve both scoring and assisting in consecutive Premier League games. Hojlund, who had no goals in his initial 14 Premier League appearances, has now netted four goals in the last four matches. He is a center-forward with a left-footed preference, possesses the instincts of a poacher. His playing style involves occupying spaces within the penalty area and aiming to finish as close to the six-yard box as he can.

Match facts:

Aston Villa won this exact fixture 3-1 last season, ending a 23-game winless run in the Premier League against Manchester United at Villa Park. They last won consecutive home league games against the Red Devils between 1966 and 1977.
Manchester United’s 17 victories in 28 Premier League away games against Aston Villa stand as one of the highest away win records in the league, surpassed only by United’s 19 away wins against Everton.
After securing victory in 15 consecutive home Premier League games from March to December 2023, Aston Villa have only managed to win one of their last three home matches.

Injury & Team News

Emiliano Buendia underwent knee surgery on and is currently assessed, ruled out with a long recovery period. Tyrone Mings, who had surgery on the same day, is also being assessed and ruled out. Jhon Duran Palacio sustained an injury against Everton, rendering him unavailable for the next few weeks. Ezri Konsa has a knee sprain, estimated to sideline him for about three or four weeks. Lucas Digne, with a thigh injury is progressing well but remains unavailable.

Lisandro Martinez’s eight-week knee injury is a significant setback for the Reds, but Manager Ten Hag emphasizes having alternative defensive options. Varane partnered Maguire against West Ham, and Lindelof returned after groin surgery. Wan-Bissaka may return from injury. Amrabat is back from AFCON duty, but Malacia, Mount, and Martial are absent.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 197

Aston Villa – 51

Manchester United – 105

Draws – 41

Predicted Lineup:

Aston Villa predicted lineup

Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno; Kamara, Luiz; Bailey, Tielemans, McGinn; Watkins

Manchester United predicted lineup

Onana; Shaw, Maguire, Varane, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match prediction for Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Sunday’s adversaries engaged in a thrilling five-goal encounter on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, raising hopes among neutrals for another exciting Premier League clash this weekend. With Manchester United showcasing a prolific scoring spree in the final third, the upcoming match at Villa Park is anticipated to offer plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Notably, six out of the last seven meetings between these European contenders concluded with both teams finding the back of the net, setting the stage for an enjoyable battle in the Midlands.

Prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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