The final Premier League match before the November international break is a big one, Manchester United vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
A game truly befitting Super Sunday status, it is one which could prove defining for Red Devils boss Michael Carrick.
Another top-flight defeat would heap even more pressure on his shoulders, a far from ideal scenario with the international break fast approaching.
We have previewed the huge game in full below, picking out some online betting tips based on the latest Premier League odds from the NetBet Sport website.
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Where can I watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa in the UK?
Manchester United vs Aston Villa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Preview
Recent results
Manchester United’s long wait for a win finally came to an end on Tuesday night, though Carrick’s men did it the hard way. The Red Devils trailed AS Roma 2-0 at half-time in the Champions League, but produced a stunning second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 victory. Could it be the spark to ignite their season? Who knows. However, there is still no hiding from a dismal run in the Premier League which saw three consecutive 1-1 draws followed by back-to-back defeats vs Bournemouth (0-3) and Chelsea (2-0).
After winning four matches on the trot against Fenerbahce (6-0), Newcastle (0-1), Viking (3-1) and Manchester City (2-1), Aston Villa have failed to win the last three. A 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in the EFL Cup and a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League was followed by Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Barcelona in the Champions League. Some questions to answer for Unai Emery.
Head-to-head record
Manchester United’s recent record against Aston Villa is very good, winning five of the last seven Premier League clashes – including a 3-1 win at Old Trafford back in March.
The Red Devils did lose 2-1 at Villa Park last term, but a run of six consecutive home wins over the Villans across all competitions is pretty hard to look past.
Team news
Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Sesko and Luke Shaw are long-term absentees for Manchester United, with the trio joined on the treatment table by Carlos Baleba. The summer signing injured his hamstring vs Roma and looks set for a prolonged period on the sidelines. Lisandro Martinez is serving a one-match suspension here after his red card at Chelsea, while Marcus Rashford and Patrick Dorgu rate as doubtful.
Amadou Onana and Matteo Ruggeri remain unavailable for selection due to fitness issues, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka is an injury doubt for Aston Villa. Matty Cash is serving a one-match suspension after collecting five yellow cards.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Manchester United are slight favourites ahead of kick-off at a price of 2.10. A win for Aston Villa is at very appealing odds of 3.04, while the draw is 3.65.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.45
These teams do not really do clean sheets, so goals at both ends look firmly on the cards. Manchester United failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 games across all competitions, while Aston Villa managed just two in the previous 12 outings.
Player to score or assist – Matheus Cunha @ 2.02
Cunha was Man Utd’s match winner against Roma. He won the penalty and then scored two goals, as well as receiving a red card late on – a true all-action display! Away from the disciplinary matter, it was a return to the Wolves version of Cunha which previously took the Premier League by storm. And this renaissance has come at a fantastic time, because arguably his favourite Premier League opponent awaits on Sunday. Cunha scored in each of his last four top-flight appearances vs Villa, so it feels wise to back him here.
Player to score or assist – Johan Manzambi @ 2.28
Nicolas Jackson is priced at 1.94 in this market, so we are opting for the more valuable option in Manzambi. The Swiss youngster has made quite the start to his Premier League career, tallying five goal contributions in his first five starts. With United’s issues at the back very much a subject of debate in the public domain, you feel Manzambi will get numerous opportunities to bolster his already impressive numbers.
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