The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Aston Villa lock horns with Michael Carrick's Manchester United side in an important encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Preview
Manchester United are currently in third place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. The Red Devils slumped to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side edged Lille to a narrow 1-0 victory in the Europa League last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Manchester United have a good historical record against Aston Villa and have won 107 out of the 201 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Aston Villa's 52 victories.
Manchester United were on an unbeaten run of seven matches on the trot in all competitions and have won six of these games before their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in their previous game.
After a winless run of four matches on the trot in all competitions with three defeats, Aston Villa ended their slump with a 1-0 victory against Lille in their previous game.
After a winless run of six matches on the trot against Manchester United in all competitions, Aston Villa won the previous game between the two teams by a 2-1 margin last year.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Prediction
Manchester United have a strong squad at their disposal but were well below their best against Newcastle United in their previous game. Benjamin Sesko and Bruno Fernandes can be lethal on their day and will look to add to their goal tallies this weekend.
Aston Villa can pack a punch on their day and will be intent on making the most of their recent form. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Aston Villa to score first - Yes