Manchester United will start their new era with Sir Jim Ratcliffe involved as they take on Aston Villa later tonight at Old Trafford. United have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions this season and are in poor form with many key players still injured.
If United loses tonight’s game, it will be the first time for them to lose three consecutive games at Old Trafford since October 1962 under Sir Matt Busby. Villa have only beaten United once at Old Trafford and that was when Gabby Agbonlahor hit a first-half winner back in December 2009.
Aston Villa go into this game in great form as they have dropped just 6 points in their last ten Premier league games and are unbeaten in those games. They sit in third place on the table, one point behind leaders Arsenal and will be hoping they don’t undergo a dip having missed their chance to top the table last time out.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Manchester United: 16 Win
Aston Villa: 2 Wins
Draws: 5 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Manchester United: L D L L W
Aston Villa: D W D W W
Players to Watch
Scott McTominay (Manchester United) – The 27 year old helped united win their last victory 5 games ago when they beat Chelsea 2 – 1. The Scottish defensive midfielder found the net twice in that game and showed that he’s in fantastic form this season and is the player united could get inspiration from to get back to winning ways.
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Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – The 27 year old England striker has been in sensational form this season helping Villa to be a formidable force in the league. He has managed 9 goals and 6 assists to his credit so far, making him Unai Emery’s highest rated player in the team.
BETTING TIP: Draw and both teams to score
ODDS: 4.20
