Fresh off the back of one of the most famous results in their recent history, Aston Villa play host to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Unai Emery’s side made it two wins from two in this season’s Champions League with a memorable 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in midweek.
The Villa boss is now tasked with bringing his players down from cloud nine in time to focus on their latest Premier League fixture with Man United.
Last time out in the top-flight, Aston Villa were held to a 2-2 draw away at Ipswich, on an afternoon where two of my Portman Road plays proved profitable.
As for United, they produced their worst performance of the season last Sunday when being taken apart by Tottenham in a 3-0 defeat.
The pressure remains firmly on Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag following his side's dramatic 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night.
How the bookies view it: Villa set for victory
Aston Villa, who have won four of their six Premier League matches this season, are 6/5 favourites. Given United’s current woes, as well as the fact Villa will be riding the crest of a wave, a home win holds plenty of appeal.
Manchester United’s last Premier League away game ended all square and the same outcome here is on offer at 27/10 (Betano), while the visitors are 15/8 (Betano) to emerge from Villa Park victorious.
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Head to head: Red Devils rule the roost
Manchester United will draw confidence from the fact that they have triumphed in each of their last four meetings with Aston Villa. In fact, Aston Villa's last victory in this fixture was a 3-1 success in what was current manager Emery’s first match in charge.
Players to watch: Rogers to down Red Devils?
Morgan Rogers has been one of Aston Villa’s standout performers this season. After notching his first goal of the season last weekend, the Villa forward is an eye-catching even-money (Bet 365) to register one shot on target during this tussle.
Noussair Mazraoui was shown a card in United’s aforementioned 3-0 loss to Spurs and he looks worthy of interest for another booking this weekend at 4/1 on Betfred.
Predicted line-ups
Aston Villa duo Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey are both doubtful for this game after coming off with injuries during the 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in midweek.
Rasmus Hojlund could be handed his first Premier League start of the season after scoring against Porto on Thursday night.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Philogene; Watkins
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Anything else catch the eye?
I successfully flagged up Youri Tielemans to commit two or more fouls away at Ipswich last weekend and I’m more than happy to propose the same play here at 5/4 (Bet 365).
The all-action Belgian has given away multiple free-kicks in four of his six Premier League outings this term, including each of his last three.
Expect to see Tielemans in an intense midfield battle with Manuel Ugarte, who was fouled twice during Man United’s 3-0 reverse against Spurs last Sunday.
This English Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United will be played on Oct 6, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Aston Villa vs Manchester United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
