Manchester United will go away to Aston Villa in their Premier League matchweek 7 encounter on Sunday.
Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, have been fantastic so far this season, sitting fifth in the league. They will hope to build further on their recent performances. They took a point home in a draw against Ipswich.
The advantage of playing at home may be a defining factor in wanting to see home team secure a vital three points.
Villa’s midfielders will have to dictate the pace of the match while forwards try to get the most out of the loose balls in United’s defensive line.
On the other hand, United is ready for the battle to break even after a shocking loss in the last fixture to Tottenham Hotspur.
The Red Devils under Erik ten Hag will undoubtedly be eager to return to normal service.
However, United has assembled its squad with nice players, and this attacking trident made of Rashford and Fernandes will be able to create multiple issues for the defenders of Villa.
United must shore up things at the back after coming under much scrutiny lately.
These visitors are desperately in need of points to go up the table and ease off some of the heat.
The team under Ten Hag is highly at a critical juncture, standing fourteenth in the league as it stands.
United’s backline will have a deep task in containing Villa’s threatening attack while midfield will be decisive in determining the way the match is going.
Expect Ten Hag to ring in some tactical changes, maybe introducing fresh legs to make the midfield strong and thus helping the attack.
head-to-head
12/02/2024: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United
27/12/2023: Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
30/04/2023: Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
Prediction: With Aston Villa’s home advantage and solid from, they should be the favourites coming into this game. (Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United)
