On Sunday night, Manchester United will host Aston Villa at Old Trafford in a vital matchup in the race for UEFA Champions League qualifying.
In the Premier League standings, the current difference between the two teams is their goal differential. After 29 matches, both teams have equal points total of 51, with Man Utd in third and Aston Villa in fourth.
According to the Gistcon, Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the rematch at Villa Park in December of last year.
In their match against Aston Villa, Manchester United will be looking for payback. In addition to improving their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League, the visitors will be looking to complete a league double against the hosts.
Prior to today’s match, Manchester United suffered a Premier League loss against Newcastle, while Aston Villa fell to Chelsea.
Caretaker manager Michael Carrick will lead Manchester United without long-term injured players Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, and Mason Mount.
Carrick may start Lisandro Martinez, an Argentine international who is battling for fitness, this weekend at Aston Villa. The present sidelined Andres Garcia will not be available to Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.
Because of the significant uncertainty surrounding Matty Cash, Lamare Bogarde has a shot at retaining his position. Also benched is Andres Garcia.
Due to a scheduling conflict with his parent club, Jadon Sancho will not be playing. At three o’clock in the afternoon, Nigerian time, Manchester United will face Aston Villa.