Manchester United will, on Christmas Boxing Day, host Aston Villa in the Premier League match-day 19 fixture at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag’s side head to the game following a 2-0 defeat against West Ham United in their last Premier League tie, while Aston Villa drew 1-1 against Sheffield United.
The Red Devils are currently in 8th position on the Premier League table with 28 points from 18 games.
Unai Emery’s side, on the other hand are in 3rd position with 39 points from the same number of games.
The last time both teams met was in April this year.
Man United defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Man United’s team news: Man United manager Erik ten Hag might have Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial back from illness. The Dutchman may drop young Willy Kambwala from his starting XI to face Aston Villa. Diogo Dalot could likely make it to the squad following a one-game ban. The likes of. Harry Maguir, Mason Mount, Casemiro and Victor Lindelof are currently injured so they are expected to miss the game.
Aston Villa’s team news: Pau Torres is likely to be included in Unai Emery’s squad to face Man United despite continuing to nurse an ankle injury. A calf problem may keep Youri Tielemans out of the clash. Boubacar Kamara and Matty Cash are currently suspended.
Man United’s probable starting XI: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Evans, Shaw, McTominay, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho and Hojlund.
Aston Villa’s probable starting XI: Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno, Zaniolo, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey, Diaby and Watkins.
DAILY POST predicts the match will end 1-1.
The kick-off time for Man United vs Aston Villa is 9 pm, Nigerian time.
Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Starting XI, injuries, predicted scoreline for EPL clash
