Aston Villa have now lost three matches in a row under Steven Gerrard though the performance in general was once again encouraging in defeat, this time to Manchester United on Monday night. Gerrard will be desperate to get one over on United here and the atmosphere at Villa Park should be electric given the way Monday's match unfolded at Old Trafford. United looked better offensively against Villa but were once again all over the place at the back. The players still don't look fully invested in Ralf Rangnick's pressing game the absence of Scott McTominay in midfield, who is the one player that looks on it under the German, could prove massive for the away side. It's only one defeat in 10 for United and they haven't lost a Premier League game at Villa Park since 1995 but they just aren't convincing in the slightest. If Villa can actually take the chances they create, they there is no reason why they can't inflict more misery on Rangnick on Saturday night. 2:1
Steven Gerrard says Philippe Coutinho is not match fit following his move from Barcelona so may only make his Aston Villa debut from the bench against old foe Manchester United on Saturday. It will be interesting to see where Gerrard plays his former Liverpool team-mate, whether in a midfield diamond or in attack alongside Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia. It is likely we will see both during the course of the season. Villa are actually a little light in midfield this weekend with John McGinn suspended and Marvelous Nakamba injured so Gerrard will certainly be tempted to unleash Coutinho from the start in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Morgan Sanson is the alternative but his Villa career has just not got going. Lucas Digne was announced as an Aston Villa player on Thursday morning following a move from Everton and Gerrard will seriously ponder a full debut for him with Matt Targett out of form. Apart from being involved in two disallowed goals, Danny Ings was mainly on the periphery again on Monday night. Ashley Young remains a doubt to face his former club, while young talent Jaden Philogene-Bidace will only return to training on Monday due to a hip problem. Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are both suspended for Manchester United due to an accumulation of bookings. Ralf Rangnick has confirmed he expects Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Phil Jones to be fit to face Aston Villa on Saturday after injury ruled them out last time around. Harry Maguire has missed United's last two through injury but was able to train on Thursday and should return to partner Raphael Varane here. Diogo Dalot is hoping to be available on Saturday despite picking up a nasty gash on his ankle at the start of the week. Aaron Wan-Bissaka may come back in anyway. Rangnick believed Donny van de Beek's introduction and the change to a diamond formation gave United more control on Monday night so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him start with it here. Paul Pogba is a long-term absentee and Eric Bailly is away at AFCON with the Ivory Coast.
Man Utd are undefeated in 35 of their last 38 matches against Aston Villa in all competitions. Man Utd are undefeated in 33 of their last 35 away matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Aston Villa's last 7 home games (Premier League). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Man Utd's last 3 away games (Premier League).
Aston Villa In the last 5 matches Aston Villa have won 1 match, 0 ended in a draw and they have lost 4 matches. As far as both teams to score goes in the last 5 matches Aston Villa have 2 matches with a Yes in both teams have scored, and 3 matches with a No in both teams to score. Manchester United In the last 5 matches Man Utd have won 3 matches, 1 ended in a draw and they have lost 1 match. As far as both teams to score goes in the last 5 matches Man Utd have 2 matches with a Yes in both teams have scored, and 3 matches with a No in both teams to score. Prediction Statistics predict a full time result of 2:2. A Draw is very likely to happen. The Analysis suggest Over 2.5 goals in this match. And a Yes for both teams to score.
Aston Villa have now lost three matches in a row under Steven Gerrard though the performance in general was once again encouraging in defeat, this time to Manchester United on Monday night. Gerrard will be desperate to get one over on United here and the atmosphere at Villa Park should be electric given the way Monday's match unfolded at Old Trafford. United looked better offensively against Villa but were once again all over the place at the back. The players still don't look fully invested in Ralf Rangnick's pressing game the absence of Scott McTominay in midfield, who is the one player that looks on it under the German, could prove massive for the away side. It's only one defeat in 10 for United and they haven't lost a Premier League game at Villa Park since 1995 but they just aren't convincing in the slightest. If Villa can actually take the chances they create, they there is no reason why they can't inflict more misery on Rangnick on Saturday night. 2:1
Steven Gerrard says Philippe Coutinho is not match fit following his move from Barcelona so may only make his Aston Villa debut from the bench against old foe Manchester United on Saturday. It will be interesting to see where Gerrard plays his former Liverpool team-mate, whether in a midfield diamond or in attack alongside Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia. It is likely we will see both during the course of the season. Villa are actually a little light in midfield this weekend with John McGinn suspended and Marvelous Nakamba injured so Gerrard will certainly be tempted to unleash Coutinho from the start in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Morgan Sanson is the alternative but his Villa career has just not got going. Lucas Digne was announced as an Aston Villa player on Thursday morning following a move from Everton and Gerrard will seriously ponder a full debut for him with Matt Targett out of form. Apart from being involved in two disallowed goals, Danny Ings was mainly on the periphery again on Monday night. Ashley Young remains a doubt to face his former club, while young talent Jaden Philogene-Bidace will only return to training on Monday due to a hip problem. Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are both suspended for Manchester United due to an accumulation of bookings. Ralf Rangnick has confirmed he expects Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Phil Jones to be fit to face Aston Villa on Saturday after injury ruled them out last time around. Harry Maguire has missed United's last two through injury but was able to train on Thursday and should return to partner Raphael Varane here. Diogo Dalot is hoping to be available on Saturday despite picking up a nasty gash on his ankle at the start of the week. Aaron Wan-Bissaka may come back in anyway. Rangnick believed Donny van de Beek's introduction and the change to a diamond formation gave United more control on Monday night so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him start with it here. Paul Pogba is a long-term absentee and Eric Bailly is away at AFCON with the Ivory Coast.
Man Utd are undefeated in 35 of their last 38 matches against Aston Villa in all competitions. Man Utd are undefeated in 33 of their last 35 away matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Aston Villa's last 7 home games (Premier League). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Man Utd's last 3 away games (Premier League).
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