Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Aston Villa will host Manchester United in the Midlands on Sunday afternoon with the intention of capturing another significant victory.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Beginning with the hosts, Aston Villa are currently in the midst of a renowned fairytale, having secured an iconic 1-0 victory over German titans Bayern Munich earlier in the week. After commencing their Champions League journey with consecutive wins, Unai Emery's team has received an increasing number of accolades from across the continent. The former Arsenal manager will be optimistic about his ability to secure another heavyweight victory on Sunday afternoon, as the atmosphere in their camp is on a high. 

Aston Villa have established a formidable reputation for their success on home turf, as they are determined to achieve another exceptional top-four finish this season. Emery's team has triumphed in all of their previous three encounters in front of their supporters by an aggregate score of 7-3, following their return from the international break in September with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Everton.

The pressure on Erik ten Hag's shoulders remains at a simmering point despite the fact that Manchester United may have ultimately achieved a sensational last-gasp equalizer away at Porto earlier in the week. 

Many individuals at Old Trafford have expressed their sentiments clearly and concisely after the team was subjected to a significant quantity of criticism following their infamous 3-0 loss to Tottenham at home last weekend. 

Sunday's guests have only achieved three victories from their initial nine appearances in all competitions this season, as they have yet to establish any form of fluidity under the former Ajax manager. United began this weekend's fixtures in the bottom half of the Premier League table, where they have developed a reputation for their egregious defensive deficiencies. 

Ten Hag's team will undoubtedly encounter another tough challenge in the Midlands as they prepare for the international break in September, following another dreadful 3-0 loss to their arch-rivals, Liverpool.

Aston Villa x Manchester United Team News

Jacob Ramsey is anticipated to be absent from Aston Villa's lineup on Sunday afternoon following his injury against Bayern Munich earlier in the week. Nevertheless, in spite of the fact that Belgium international Amadou Onana may have appeared to be in some distress at Villa Park in midweek, Emery's team is optimistic that the former Everton midfielder will be able to contribute here.

French midfielder Boubacar Kamara is not anticipated to be included in Villa's squad, as he has yet to make a single appearance this season. Although Jhon Duran may have scored the iconic goal against Bayern on Wednesday night, the Colombian sharpshooters will probably be content with a substitute berth once more.

After a successful appeal, Bruno Fernandes' first-half red card from last weekend has been reversed, allowing him to play at Villa Park. Nevertheless, Manchester United will only be able to enlist the services of England international Luke Shaw and high-profile summer signing Leny Yoro, as they are all still addressing their respective injury concerns.

Rasmus Hojlund, a Danish marksman, will be hoping to maintain his position after scoring a European goal at Porto on Thursday night, marking his first start of the season. Kobbie Mainoo will make a complete return in the Midlands, having settled for a position on the substitutes in midweek after coping with a minor injury.

Our Predictions

Aston Villa to win @ 2.25 on Sky247.ng

Aston Villa will be confident in their ability to secure another heavyweight victory following their historic 1-0 win over German titans Bayern Munich earlier this week. Emery's team should be anticipating Manchester United's journey to the Midlands on Sunday afternoon, as it has rapidly evolved into an iconic narrative. Although the Red Devils may have ultimately achieved a dramatic last-gasp equalizer at Porto in midweek, they have still demonstrated a multitude of issues and will be acutely aware that they are confronted with a significant challenge in this match.

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