After their FA Cup exit, Aston Villa face a daunting task at Villa Park on Sunday: stopping a resurgent Manchester United. Kickoff is at 4:30 PM UTC, and the atmosphere will be a mix of Villa's wounded pride and United's momentum, making for a captivating clash.
Aston Villa, nicknamed the Lions, are struggling on and off the pitch. Their FA Cup defeat compounded their inconsistent league form, with only one win in their last six Premier League matches. Ollie Watkins will need to rediscover his goalscoring touch, and the Villa faithful will be their roaring 12th man, hoping to inspire a turnaround.
Manchester United, nicknamed the Red Devils, are a different story. Since Erik ten Hag's arrival, they've shown signs of improvement, and their dominant 3-0 win over West Ham showcased their attacking prowess. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes will be key threats, and they'll be aiming to continue their winning streak and climb the table.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Torres, Lenglet, Moreno; Luiz, Kamara; Diaby, Tielemans, McGinn; Watkins
Man United: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Event details
NAME: Aston Villa - Manchester United
DATE: 11 Feb 2024
TIME: 16:30 UTC
VENUE: Villa Park, Birmingham, England