EPL: Aston Villa vs Man Utd: Team Updates, Predicted Lineups, Essential Details For Crucial Match

EPL: Aston Villa vs Man Utd: Team Updates, Predicted Lineups, Essential Details For Crucial Match

With the 2023/24 Premier League season in full swing, all eyes are fixed on Villa Park where Aston Villa is set to clash with Manchester United in what promises to be a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening….CONTINUE READING

Aston Villa enters the game fresh off a resounding 5-0 victory against Sheffield United in their previous match, while Man United secured a 3-0 win over West Ham United.

Unai Emery’s squad currently holds the 4th position, with an eight-point lead over Manchester United, who currently occupies the 6th spot after 23 games.

However, the Red Devils have emerged victorious in their last two encounters against Aston Villa, triumphing 3-2 and 1-0, respectively.

Aston Villa’s Team Updates:

The host team welcomes back Morgan Rogers, who was ineligible for the FA Cup defeat to Chelsea. Nicolo Zaniolo and Pau Torres are also available for selection after recovering from injuries. Unfortunately, Ezri Konsa will be sidelined for three to four weeks due to a knee problem. Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia remain sidelined with long-term injuries, while Jhon Duran is progressing in his recovery from a hamstring concern. There’s a possibility of Lucas Digne making his return from a thigh injury.

Man United’s Team Updates:

Man United’s center-back Lisandro Martinez sustained a knee injury against West Ham and will be sidelined for at least eight weeks. Erik ten Hag’s side will be without Anthony Martial (groin injury), Tyrell Malacia (knee injury), and Mason Mount (calf injury) against Aston Villa. Aaron Wan-Bissaka will miss the clash after exiting Thursday’s training session with an unspecified problem. Raphael Varane is expected to step up in defense following Martinez’s injury.

Probable Starting XIs:

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Torres, Lenglet, Moreno, Luiz, Kamara, Diaby, Tielemans, Watkins, McGinn.

Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Garnacho, Fernandes, Hojlund, Rashford.

Kick-off for Aston Villa vs Man United is scheduled for 5:30 pm.