The 2023/24 Premier League season is reaching a boiling point, and all eyes are fixed on Villa Park as Aston Villa prepares to take on Manchester United in a thrilling encounter this Sunday evening.
Aston Villa comes into the game fresh off a resounding 5-0 victory over Sheffield United, while Manchester United secured a convincing 3-0 win against West Ham United. The current league standings position Unai Emery’s men in 4th place, with a significant eight-point lead over Man United, who currently occupy 6th place after 23 games. Notably, United has emerged victorious in their last two matches against Aston Villa with scores of 3-2 and 1-0, respectively.
Aston Villa’s Team News:
Aston Villa welcomes the return of Morgan Rogers, who was ineligible for the FA Cup defeat to Chelsea. Nicolo Zaniolo and Pau Torres have also been cleared to feature in the match-day squad after overcoming injuries. However, the team will be without Ezri Konsa for the next three to four weeks due to a knee problem, along with long-term absentees Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Buendia, and striker Jhon Duran, who is on the path to recovery from a severe hamstring concern. There is a possibility of Lucas Digne making his comeback from a thigh injury.
Manchester United’s Team News:
Lisandro Martinez, Man United’s center-back, sustained a knee injury against West Ham and will be sidelined for a minimum of eight weeks. The team will also be without Anthony Martial (groin injury), Tyrell Malacia (knee injury), and Mason Mount (calf injury) for the Aston Villa fixture. Additionally, Aaron Wan-Bissaka will miss out due to an unspecified problem, while Raphael Varane is expected to step in to bolster the Red Devils’ defense following Martinez’s injury.
Probable Starting XIs:
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Torres, Lenglet, Moreno, Luiz, Kamara, Diaby, Tielemans, Watkins, and McGinn.
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Garnacho, Fernandes, Hojlund, and Rashford.
Kickoff time for Aston Villa vs. Manchester United: 5:30 PM.
The stage is set for an electrifying clash as both teams gear up for a high-stakes showdown at Villa Park.
