OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER — Manchester United will be looking to tighten their grip on a Champions League qualification spot as they host Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in Premier League action.
Erik ten Hag’s side have a six-point cushion inside the top four despite being to held to a midweek 2-2 draw at fifth-place Tottenham, a game in which they were 2-0 up at halftime and appeared to be comfortable.
Emery’s Villa are in superb form, with eight wins and two draws from their past 10 Premier League matches, and they are also pushing hard for Europe. While a Europa League spot is a more likely aim, a win here at Old Trafford could propel them into the conversation for a shock top-four finish.
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Man United vs Aston Villa live score
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Predicted lineups:
Man United starting XI (4-3-3): 1. David de Gea (GK) — 29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 5. Harry Maguire, 2. Victor Lindelof, 23. Luke Shaw — 18. Casemiro, 14. Christian Eriksen — 7. Jadon Sancho, 8. Bruno Fernandes, 10. Marcus Rashford — 9. Anthony Martial
Aston Villa starting XI (4-2-3-1): 1. Emiliano Martinez (GK) — 18. Ashley Young, 4. Ezri Konsa, 5. Tyrone Mings, 15. Alex Moreno — 32. Leander Dendoncker, 6. Douglas Luiz — 7. John McGinn, 10. Emiliano Buendia, 41. Jacob Ramsey — 11. Ollie Watkins
Man United vs Aston Villa live updates, highlights from Premier League
2 hrs from kickoff: These teams played out a thrilling six-goal game when they last met at this ground in the Carabao Cup this season. Man United will be hoping for a similar outcome.
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Man United vs Aston Villa lineups
Ten Hag is balancing a delicate injury situation at Old Trafford, as United prepare for a busy season run-in that includes an FA Cup final date with Manchester City.
Defensive pair Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are still sidelined, but Harry Maguire could return after Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw started the draw with Spurs at centre-back. Winger Alejandro Garnacho, who signed a long-term contract extension with the club in midweek, could be back in the squad.
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Man United starting XI (4-3-3): 1. David de Gea (GK) — 29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 5. Harry Maguire, 2. Victor Lindelof, 23. Luke Shaw — 18. Casemiro, 14. Christian Eriksen — 7. Jadon Sancho, 8. Bruno Fernandes, 10. Marcus Rashford — 9. Anthony Martial
Man United subs: 31. Jack Butland (GK), 12. Tyrell Malacia, 20. Diogo Dalot, 17. Fred, 15. Marcel Sabitzer, 28. Facundo Pellistri, 21. Antony, 27. Wout Weghorst, 36. Anthony Elanga
Emery has kept changes to a minimum during Villa’s impressive recent run of form, and he is set to stick with an unchanged XI, with Matty Cash, Leon Bailey and Philippe Coutinho all still out.
Aston Villa starting XI (4-2-3-1): 1. Emiliano Martinez (GK) — 18. Ashley Young, 4. Ezri Konsa, 5. Tyrone Mings, 15. Alex Moreno — 32. Leander Dendoncker, 6. Douglas Luiz — 7. John McGinn, 10. Emiliano Buendia, 41. Jacob Ramsey — 11. Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa subs: 25. Robin Olsen (GK), 38. Viljami Sinisalo (GK), 3. Diego Carlos, 16. Calum Chambers, 27. Lucas Digne, 56. Sebastian Revan, 22. John Duran, 9. Bertrand Traore, 58. Tommi O’Reilly
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Man United vs Aston Villa live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch all of the action from this match in some of the major territories:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | fubo Canada |
| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ 2 | Sky Sport NOW |
| India | Star Sports Select 2 | Jio TV, Hotstar VIP |
| Hong Kong | 622 Now Premier League 2 | now TV |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport 3 |
Astro GO, sooka |
| Singapore | 223 Hub Premier 3 | StarHub TV+ |
UK: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK with Sky Sports opting to select Fulham vs. Manchester City for their televised slot.
USA: This match will be televised on the Peacock network with options available in English and Spanish.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.