Aston Villa vs Man United: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, key players
Manchester United take a trip to the West Midlands to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday evening.
Last time out, United were held to a 4-4 draw by Bournemouth at Old Trafford, while Villa came from a goal down to win 3-2 at West Ham United.
Match preview
Villa are the most in-form team in the division, collecting the maximum 18 points from their last six games, to sit just three points behind table-toppers Arsenal.
The Villans have also lost just one of their last 26 games at Villa Park and will be aiming to continue their impressive form against United.
However, United have been something of a bogey team for Villa, with the West Midlands outfit collecting just three points from their last 26 league meetings against the Red Devils.
Man United have also lost just one of their last 10 league games and will provide a stern test for Unai Emery’s side.
Only one of the last 27 league matches between United and Villa have ended in a goalless draw, making Sunday’s showdown one of the interesting Premier League match-ups this weekend.
Head-to-head
United have won 41, lost five and drawn 14 of their previous 60 matches with Villa in the Premier League era.
Team news
For United, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are out due to AFCON, while Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are sidelined due to injury. Casemiro will miss out due to suspension.
Villa are hoping to have goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez back for this clash, but Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, and Ross Barkley are sidelined.
Harvey Elliott is unlikely to be available, while Jadon Sancho is ineligible to feature for the hosts. Evann Guessand will also miss out due to AFCON.
Key players
Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers: Villa’s league top scorer with five goals.
Boubacar Kamara: His tenacity is one reason behind Villa’s resurgence.
Man United
Bruno Fernandes: Has provided seven goal involvements in his last four league games.
Matheus Cunha: Scored against Bournemouth and he is United’s best forward in Mbeumo’s absence.
Stats from manutd.com, transfermarkt.com, 11v11.com & sofascore.com
Article written by Henry Thornton .