Aston Villa and Manchester United go head-to-head in round 17 of the Women’s Super League. Both sides suffered unexpected defeats last weekend, so they will be looking to get back to winning ways. For Aston Villa, the points are crucial in their relegation battle, while Manchester United fights for Women’s Champions League football. Let’s find out about the potential line-ups, statistics and where to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United.
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Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Aston Villa
Head coach Natalia Arroyo started her press conference ahead of Manchester United with team news:
“Good news. We will have Lucy Staniforth with us. She was training with us, and she will be part of the squad. The others are okay, are fit.”
Maritz is suspended so she will not be available.
What the coach has to say:
On the defeat against Crystal Palace: “It was a tough one. We tried our best. Probably we were too nervous in that game, too much in a rush, too much wanting to win from the first minute. We were playing the game they were waiting for and wanting to play.
“Conceding the goal put us in a difficult situation. We are again talking about that. How can we manage our emotions in a way that are not bad for us. But that can help us wanting this, going for the win. We need to manage it properly.”
On Manchester United: “They deserved these big ambitions. They were from the beginning one of the better teams defending. It was very difficult to score a goal against them. They find this out-of-possession performance, not by waiting teams to come.
“They were super aggressive, pressing high and they are still this team that force things to happen. Force the games to be the way that they want. They are supper physical, athletic wise, probably one of the strongest squads in the league.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Aston Villa vs Manchester United:
D’Angelo
Tomás
Parker
Patten
Turner
Bajings
Taylor
Hanson
Salmon
Grant
Daly
Source: Manchester United on X
Team News Manchester United
Marc Skinner had a really positive squad update: “I am expecting everyone to train today. We’ve got everybody up for selection, which is positive. Gabby [George] came off with a foot injury but seems to be okay. She has trained today. Hopefully a full squad to pick from.”
What the coach has to say:
Marc Skinner reflects on the loss against Liverpool: “We had really good reflections. Is a little bit like the reverse of the Tottenham game early in the season. Where we didn’t particularly play that great, but we won the game 3-0. We had good territory in the game, but we missed opportunities to deliver quality in the final third.”
On Aston Villa and how they should take that test: “With every bit of awareness and energy. When I look at Villa, they are in a relegation fight. They are not used to that. They are going to try and fight for their status in the league.
“It’s a fantastic club; it has fantastic players. For whatever reason it’s hasn’t clicked yet this season. They are going to be high energy; they are at home. We have to overcome all these little barriers, the psychological barriers of football that are always in your way. And we have to perform.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Manchester United against Aston Villa:
Tullis-Joyce
George
Turner
Le Tissier
Riviere
Janssen
Clinton
Galton
Toone
Bizet
Terland
Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Previous Meetings & Stats
Earlier this season, Aston Villa and Manchester United faced off on the 10th of November. The game ended in a goalless draw, with chances for both teams and very important saves from Tullis-Joyce to keep United in the game. Since then, the season have gone very different for the two clubs. Manchester United is currently sitting in third place, while Aston Villa is just one spot above the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Super League Aston Villa vs Manchester United?
Aston Villa vs Manchester United is live on Sky Sports and the Barclays Women’s Super League YouTube.
When was the last meeting between Aston Villa vs Manchester United?
The last meeting was on the 10th of November 2024 and ended in a 0-0 draw.
What is Aston Villa vs Manchester United kick-off time?
Aston Villa vs Manchester United kicks off at 16:30 GMT on Saturday the 22nd of March at Villa Park.