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How Manchester United should line up vs Aston Villa in Premier League fixture

Man Utd play Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday and our writers have picked their preferred starting XIs.

United play Aston Villa this afternoon.

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Manchester United take on Aston Villa in the Premier League at Old Trafford this afternoon.

United were two goals down at half-time against Roma in the Champions League earlier in the week, but they fought back in the second half to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback victory.

The win ended Michael Carrick's run of nine matches without a victory and provided a much-needed confidence boost going into today's game with Villa, who were hammered 3-0 by Barcelona on Wednesday.

Regarding the team news, Lisandro Martinez is suspended after being sent off against Chelsea last weekend, while Carlos Baleba has been ruled out for a number of weeks. Patrick Dorgu is a doubt as he builds himself back up to full fitness.

Tyrone Marshall

United are conceding too many goals at the moment and I think there have to be changes at the back. I would restore Dalot to right-back, bring Mazraoui in at left-back and start De Ligt and Yoro together. It's drastic, but something has to change.

With Baleba out, there is a gap in midfield as well. Tielemans did well off the bench on Tuesday and I think it's worth pairing him with Mainoo again in midfield, with Fernandes ahead of them.

Lacey has to start ahead of the out-of-form Amad, while I would continue with Mbeumo through the middle and Cunha on the left, although clearly they can now rotate.

Tyrone's Manchester United team to face Aston Villa

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Steven Railston

I would make two changes from the win against Roma at the start of the week, bringing Lacey and Santos into the team for Amad and Baleba respectively.

Lacey was excellent when he came off the bench against Roma, assisting the winning Cunha goal. The 19-year-old is fearless and drives at full-backs to make something happen.

I would also tweak the shape of the defensive line, starting Dalot at right-back, his favoured position, with Yoro and Maguire in the centre, and Heaven at left-back.

Steven's Manchester United team to face Aston Villa.

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Jack Flintham

Whatever happens, Dalot needs to return to right-back. The Portuguese was poor in midweek and it would boost his confidence playing in a more familiar role.

Tielemans did well alongside Mainoo when he came on for Baleba. The former Brighton man's injury is a big blow but Tielemans could be an adequate replacement if he replicates Tuesday's performance more often.

I would also give Lacey a start. He is everything United need at the moment. He should play on the right with the Reds starting this game like they ended the last.

Cunha has struggled leading the line, but that switch at half-time against Roma did the trick.

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