23 September 2021, 16:44 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The English Premier League fixture, Manchester United F.C. vs. Aston Villa F.C. kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Matchday 6, Saturday, September 25 at the 74,879-capacity stadium, Old Trafford. Mike Dean will take charge of this game alongside the assistants, Darren Cann and Eddie Smart, while Andy Madley will be the VAR.
Preview Manchester United Premier League, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Manchester United tumbled out of the EFL Cup after Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to West Ham on home soil. Both sides had met on Matchday 5, with United emerging as winners after the contest of ninety minutes. Said Benrahma (30’) put West Ham in the lead on the half-hour mark, before Cristiano Ronaldo (35’) restored parity five minutes later. With a minute left, Jesse Lingard (89’) grabbed the winner for the Red Devils. The win kept the red patch intact as it left United unbeaten in five league games: WDWWW, and in 3rd place, having picked up 13 points after 4W, 1D, & 0L. Having a look at the numbers, United have an average of 2.6 goals per game, having scored 13 goals in five Premier League games. The Red Devils have conceded four times (0.8 goals conceded-per-game), and have a goal difference of +9. Tied on points with first-placed Chelsea and second-placed Liverpool, a win for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side could see the Red Devils move to 2nd place, keeping in mind Chelsea has a difficult fixture against Manchester City on Saturday. Ole could line up the 4—2—3—1 formation against Aston Villa, with Ronaldo in attack, while Bruno Fernandes keeps his place behind him. Fernandes has netted in all three of his last league appearances against Villa. All three came from the penalty spot. Another goal from the spot on Saturday would see him equal Troy Deeney’s record of four against Man United. Edinson Cavani remains doubtful while Marcus Rashford is ruled out.
Preview Aston Villa Premier League, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Borrowing a leaf from United's book, Aston Villa were also dumped out of the EFL Cup after the defeat to Chelsea. Last weekend, Villa put an end to Everton’s unbeaten run after a 3-0 victory at Villa Park. Goals from Matty Cash (66’), Leon Bailey (75’) and an own goal from Lucas Digne (69’ O.G.) settled the contest of ninety minutes. Aston Villa remain in 10th place, having picked up 7 points from 2W, 1D, & 2L (LWDLW). Their performance in the final third has brought the club 8 goals (1.6 goals scored per game) after five Premier League games. The Claret & Blue Army have conceded 7 goals (1.4 goals-per-match) and have a G.D. of +1. Dean Smith could emerge with the 3—5—2 formation, having Ings and Watkins in attack against Manchester United on Saturday. Trezeguet is ruled out of this fixture while Keinan Davis remains in doubt.