With the advantage of playing at the hallowed Old Trafford, Manchester United are confident of stopping the upward trajectory of Aston Villa under the reign of manager Unai Emery.
The team led by coach Ten Hag has just shown two faces in front of Tottenham. In the first half, Rashford and his teammates played brilliantly and took a 2-0 lead. After the break, the wind changed and Tottenham came back to draw 2-2.
MU was just held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham
This is the second time in less than a month that the Red Devils have dropped points in such a way, the previous one being against Sevilla. Coach Ten Hag explained the result by referring to the dense playing schedule and the injury-stricken United squad. Therefore, they often play “explosive” football in the first 45 minutes, but in the second half, the key players run out of steam and the team loses momentum.
In that context, substitutes like Fred, Martial or Weghorst have not been able to meet the requirements. With a 6-point lead over the two teams behind them, Tottenham and Aston Villa, Manchester United need to make the most of their home advantage to secure maximum points in the remaining rounds.
MU will face a big challenge when facing Aston Villa
Aston Villa is playing wonderfully under the reign of Unai Emery. The coach has a good record against Manchester United, having beaten them 3-1 in the first leg when he made his debut with Aston Villa. Unai Emery has never lost in 4 times leading teams to face the Red Devils.
Aston Villa played sublime under the reign of Unai Emery
Coming to Old Trafford with confidence, Aston Villa is ready to challenge the formidable home record of the Red Devils.
Predicted score: Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa.
Team news:
Manchester United: Lisandro Martinez, Varane, Van de Beek and Garnacho are injured. The possibility of Maguire and McTominay playing is uncertain.
Aston Villa: Matty Cash, Coutinho, Leon Bailey and Kamara are absent due to injury.
Expected lineups:
Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Shaw, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes; Antony, Rashford, Sancho.
Aston Villa : Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Alex Moreno; Dendoncker, Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Buendia, Ramsey; Watkins.
