Manchester United will hope to continue their fantastic form today, when they face Aston Villa, who are struggling in the relegation zone.
The Red Devils travel to Villa Park on the back of a 16-game unbeaten run. They have not lost in their last nine matches in the Premier League, with their last defeat coming back in January against Burnley.
The last time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men faced Aston Villa, they could only manage a tame draw back in December. But, this is a changed United side high on confidence, and have a swagger about them.
Manchester United Team News: Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe will most likely miss the game, while Victor Lindelof will be a worry for Solskjaer after coming off at half time in the win against Bournemouth.
Let’s take a look at the team that Solskjaer could put out for this Thursday’s game:
Predicted Manchester United Lineup vs Aston Villa
Goalkeeper
David de Gea should start in goal for the Red Devils, and will hope to keep a clean sheet after conceding twice against Bournemouth.
Defence
Solskjaer will hope that Victor Lindelof is fit and available for the game as Eric Bailly did not look confident or comfortable at the back against Bournemouth.
If Lindelof is fit, he will start alongside Harry Maguire in the Manchester United lineup. Solskjaer may keep the full-backs, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw, in the team for the game against Aston Villa. Brandon Williams and Diogo Dalot are other options.
Midfield
Nemanja Matic, who recently signed a new deal with Manchester United, has been in good form for the Red Devils, but he could be rested as he has played quite a few games lately.
Scott McTominay could come into the Manchester United lineup in place of the Serbian. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes have been in sensational form, and the duo should start for the Red Devils.
Attack
United’s attack shred the Bournemouth defence to pieces last time around, and we could see the front three of Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, and Anthony Martial start once again.
Daniel James, Juan Mata, and Odion Ighalo are options for Solskjaer off the bench.
