Man Utd vs Aston Villa predictions: Jackson poses serious threat to weak Utd backline
Warren Ashurst
Aston Villa start the weekend five points and seven places above Manchester United
The Red Devils are looking for just their second league win of the season
There has been just one draw in the last nine meetings between the two teams
There are still dark clouds hanging over Old Trafford despite Manchester United’s midweek comeback win in Europe, with Aston Villa looking to heap more misery on the Red Devils on Sunday.
The hosts have won just one of their opening nine Premier League games, with that sole success over Ipswich coming back in late August.
In contrast, Villa are unbeaten in five and have beaten the likes of Manchester City and Newcastle in recent weeks.
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Key Stats
Only Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak have scored more league goals than Nicolas Jackson (5) this season.
United have conceded seven goals in four domestic home games and are yet to keep a Premier League clean sheet at Old Trafford.
There have been three or more goals scored in four of the last six meetings between the two clubs.
Michael Carrick’s men have scored just once across their last three Premier League home matches.
Seven of Aston Villa’s 12 points have come on the road.
No Premier League side has hit the woodwork more than Manchester United (7).
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Team News
United will be without defender Lissandro Martinez, following the Argentinian’s sending off at Chelsea last weekend.
Carlos Baleba is ruled out having suffered a hamstring injury against Roma, while Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw are still sidelined.
Matthijs de Ligt made his comeback in midweek and could feature, while Carrick says there is a chance Patrick Dorgu might be part of the squad.
Villa are without Matty Cash, with the full-back suspended after collecting five yellow cards, with former United man Aaron Wan-Bissaka set to replace him.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery is still without defender Matteo Ruggeri and midfielder Amadou Onana due to injury.
Need to Know
Aston Villa are looking to extend their unbeaten away run to four Premier League matches, after two wins and a draw in the last three.
Manchester have the fourth-worst home record in the top flight, collecting just four points from four games.
Prediction
It has been five years since Villa last won at Old Trafford, but Sunday’s match offers them a great chance to end that poor run.
Unai Emery’s men have looked impressive on the road this season and have the firepower going forward to cause a weak Manchester United defence some major problems.
Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Roma looked to paper over the cracks at Old Trafford, especially when you consider the Italians had been two goals up.
In Nicolas Jackson, Villa have a player that has scored five times in eight appearances, including three in the last two Premier League fixtures.
At the other end of the pitch, Matheus Cunha has also found his goalscoring touch for the hosts, with the Brazilian scoring twice against Roma and it is worth noting that he scored home and away against Villa last season.
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