The last time Manchester United travelled to Villa Park in the Premier League in 2022, they left with a defeat. This time, a high-flying Villa side hosts them again, only this time, as a genuine title contender facing a depleted United squad.
It's Premier League action on Sunday, December 21, as Manchester United travel to Villa Park to face an Aston Villa side in the form of their lives. Villa boss Unai Emery will be aiming for a historic tenth consecutive victory in all competitions.
📈Team Form📉
🔴 Aston Villa: Third in the Premier League table.
🔵 Manchester United: Sixth in the Premier League table.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Aston Villa are on a nine-match winning streak in all competitions.
🔥 Aston Villa have won their last six consecutive Premier League home matches.
🔥 Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five Premier League away matches.
🔥 Manchester United have won 18 Premier League games at Villa Park.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴Aston Villa | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢
Unai Emery's side has surged into the title conversation with an unforeseen winning streak. A victory would mark their first ten-game winning run since 1914.
Their confidence is soaring, with recent wins including triumphs over other top sides. They will be confident at Villa Park, where they last beat United in 2022.
🔵Manchester United | Form: D🟡L🔴W🟢W🟢D🟡D🟡
Ruben Amorim's team preserved an unbeaten home record with a dramatic draw last time out. They face a severe test with key players absent.
They remain within reach of the top four, but their defensive record on the road is a concern. Their history at this ground offers some hope.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Aston Villa (possible):
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Lindelöf, Maatsen, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins.
🔵Manchester United (possible):
Lammens, Yoro, Martinez, Shaw, Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mount, Cunha, Sesko.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Morgan Rogers — The midfielder is central to Villa's incredible run, scoring decisive goals and finding a rich vein of form.
✨ Kobbie Mainoo — Could be handed a rare start in midfield for United with Casemiro suspended.
✨ Bruno Fernandes — The United captain must lead creatively amid the squad shortages.
✨ Ollie Watkins — The Villa striker will look to exploit a potentially makeshift United defence.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Aston Villa/Home to win = 2.19
💵 Manchester United/Away to win = 3.40
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.56
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.66
This clash presents a classic clash of momentum versus circumstance: a supremely confident Aston Villa side chasing history faces a wounded Manchester United team fighting a selection crisis.
With history favouring the visitors but current form overwhelmingly with the hosts, Villa Park is set for a compelling Premier League Sunday.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Aston Villa vs Manchester United game here on MSport.
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