Aston Villa target rare Old Trafford win, supercomputer favours Man Utd
Opta model gives Man United 46.3% to beat Aston Villa, with Villa 27.1% and draw 26.6%. Villa miss Kamara and Tielemans, though McGinn returns. Villa chase first league double over United since 1954-55.
Villa U18s fight back from 0-2 as Cole Ramsey scores and Fletcher Boyd nets a stoppage-time penalty after Josh Blake is fouled, rescuing a 2-2 draw at Bodymoor Heath.
United target top four as Villa travel to Old Trafford. LiveScore offers match info and line-ups, plus real-time scores and tables across major competitions. Livescore
Villa visit Old Trafford level on points with United in a key Champions League race clash. Emery’s side seek momentum after a Europa League win over Lille amid recent league struggles.
Amadou Onana urged to mirror Joelinton’s St James’ Park display to unsettle Man United. Villa seek a rare Old Trafford win after 2021, with Onana’s defensive industry seen as key.
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Teenager Ben Broggio shines on loan at Falkirk, hailed as ‘the best player on the park’ and compared to Jack Grealish. Two goals and an assist in eight games spark calls for a Villa first-team chance.
Douglas Luiz drops to the bench as Emery starts Barkley with Onana. McGinn returns behind Watkins, Bogarde keeps right-back, Mings and Digne start. Cash injured. Abraham among subs for Old Trafford trip.
Carrick benches Benjamin Šeško, preferring Mbeumo up front with Amad starting to boost United’s press and counter against Villa. Šeško set for an impact role from the bench.
