Aston Villa Vs Man Utd Team News, Preview And Predicted Lineups As Unai Emery’s Side Look To Build On UEFA Champions League Win

Ahead of Sunday’s clash at Villa Park, we have the latest Aston Villa vs Man Utd team news, preview and predicted lineups. 

Aston Villa vs Man Utd Preview

Aston Villa are still riding the crest of a wave after their brilliant UEFA Champions League victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Super-sub Jhon Duran scored the only goal of the game to give Villa a famous win.

That victory was manager Unai Emery’s third against the Bundesliga giants for his third different club in Europe’s elite club competition. A rare feat matched only by Jose Mourinho.

Domestically, the Villans have endured a strong start to the 2024/25 Premier League season. 13 points from a possible 18 have been accumulated. The only loss came back in August against Arsenal.

Now, they welcome a wounded Man Utd side to Villa Park. Historically, Emery’s side have struggled in this fixture. Last season, they lost 2-1 in the reverse meeting but did pick up a slick 3-1 win on home soil in 2022/23.

Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is walking the tightest of tight ropes going into the Super Sunday clash. A 3-0 humiliation against Tottenham of matchday 6 was barely bettered by a 3-3 draw with Porto on Thursday.

The UEFA Europa League draw in Portugal means Ten Hag hasn’t tasted victory since the 7-0 drubbing of League One Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. A four-game winless run.

United surrendered a two-goal lead at the Estádio do Dragão before Harry Maguire rescued a point. Consequently, Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be keeping a very close eye on developments in Birmingham.

Ten Hag has just three wins to his name all season as the Red Devils languish in mid-table. Another poor result maybe the final nail in the coffin for the Dutch boss.

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Aston Villa Team News

Victory over Bayern Munich certainly came at a cost for Aston Villa. Boss Unai Emery suggested in his press conference there are injury doubts surrounding Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey after their European exertions.

The same goes for summer-signing Amadou Onana. The Belgian international was withdrawn against the Bundesliga giants due to a tight hamstring. However, Emery hinted he could play some part in the game.

Surely the time for Jhon Duran to feature from the off has come. Emery could partner him directly up top with Ollie Watkins. The best football betting sites in the UK make the Colombian 11/5 to score anytime.

Man Utd Team News

After picking up consecutive red cards, Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes is available after having his dismissal against Tottenham Hotspur overturned on appeal.

However, he will be banned for upcoming UEFA Europa League fixtures. midfielder Kobbie Mainoo remains an injury doubt after coming off against Spurs and not featuring in Porto.

The likes of Luke Shaw, Leny Yory and Tyrell Malacia all remained sidelined. Mason Mount is also an injury doubt. Marcus Rashford should start out wide alongside Alejandro Garnacho.

Aston Villa Vs Man Utd Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa (4-4-2): Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Rogers, Barkley, Tielemans, Philogene; Duran, Watkins

Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee