Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Starting XI, injuries, predicted scoreline for EPL clash

Manchester United is set to host Aston Villa in the Premier League match-day 19 fixture at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.

Erik ten Hag’s team enters the match following a 2-0 loss against West Ham United in the last Premier League tie, while Aston Villa drew 1-1 against Sheffield United.

The Red Devils currently occupy the 8th position on the Premier League table with 28 points from 18 games, whereas Unai Emery’s side is in 3rd position with 39 points from the same number of games.

The last encounter between the two teams took place in April this year, with Man United securing a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Man United’s team news reveals the potential return of Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial from illness. Willy Kambwala might be excluded from the starting XI to face Aston Villa, and Diogo Dalot is expected to make it to the squad following a one-game ban. However, Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Victor Lindelof are likely to miss out due to injuries.

Aston Villa’s team news suggests the possible inclusion of Pau Torres in the squad, despite nursing an ankle injury. Youri Tielemans may be sidelined due to a calf problem, and Boubacar Kamara and Matty Cash are currently suspended.

The probable starting XI for Man United includes Onana, Dalot, Varane, Evans, Shaw, McTominay, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho, and Hojlund, while Aston Villa’s probable starting XI comprises Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno, Zaniolo, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey, Diaby, and Watkins.

NewsNow’s prediction for the match is a 1-1 draw, and the kick-off time for Man United vs Aston Villa is 9 pm Nigerian time.