2020-21 Premier League – Man Utd vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Man Utd vs Aston Villa kick off? Friday 1st January, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Man Utd vs Aston Villa being played? Old Trafford, Manchester
Where can I get tickets for Man Utd vs Aston Villa? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Aston Villa on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Man Utd vs Aston Villa in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, McTominay; James, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Martial
UNAVAILABLE: Jones (Injured), Rojo (Injured), Cavani (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Lindelof (Injured)
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz; Traore, Grealish, El Ghazi; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Wesley (Injured), Trezeguet (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Barkley (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Two sides in excellent form come head-to-head, both looking for European qualification, or perhaps more. To suggest that Manchester United would have been in a title race at the start of the season, and especially after their questionable start, would have been a laughable comment, but Ole’s men find themselves in second place, with a game in hand. A last-minute winner against Wolves last time out gives United hope but beating Aston Villa will be a tough task. United only scraped a win over Wolves and Villa will arguably, considering the form they are in, be a tougher opponent on the day. Perhaps this one is too close to call, as this season has already proved that anyone can beat anyone on the day, so this is best avoided in the betting markets.
