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Manchester United vs Aston Villa – PL Match Preview, Team News, Predicted Lineups, and More

A detailed preview of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including team news, predicted lineups, and key insights.

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Manchester United will host the hungry-for-points Aston Villa in the Premier League finale on Sunday. Unai Emery’s side who are hunting the Champions League spot currently stand sixth on the table as they trail Chelsea by two points.

Villa has dropped points only to Manchester City in their past seven games. Taking points from Fulham, AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham in their past three games, Aston Villa will steam in with confidence to pick the three crucial points at Old Trafford.

One final push. pic.twitter.com/Muazq7jD2e
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 24, 2025

Why is this a Do-or-Die Clash for Aston Villa?

Aston Villa are currently sandwiched between the thin-race for the top five of the Premier League. Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest along with Manchester City stand on the table with two point margin among the four teams. Losing points could cost Emery’s side the Champions League spot as they would hope Chelsea to lose against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

After an impressive UCL campaign making it to the final four, Aston Villa will hope to be back at the European stages. A slip from any of the teams above as Aston Villa manages a win could secure the top-five spot for them.

Manchester United Injury News

Lisandro Martinez, who accompanied his family to the Basque Country to support the team, is still sidelined. However, the only other player unavailable for the Spurs clash, Matthijs de Ligt, was spotted doing individual training at Carrington, preparing for the flight. Leny Yoro is also expected to be sidelined as a precaution in the PL finale.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup

Manchester United Predicted XI: Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Diallo, Garnacho; Zirkzee.

Are Newcastle & Aston Villa now part of the Premier League's 'Big Six?' 📊🤔 pic.twitter.com/Sm8qiiYgZc
— LiveScore (@livescore) May 23, 2025

Aston Villa Injury News

Youri Tielemans is back in training and could make his return for Aston Villa against Manchester United. Emery can also rely on Jacob Ramsey, who has been relieved from a one-match suspension. On-loan player from Manchester United, Marcus Rashford will miss out on the contest following his injury.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins.

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I’m a Sports Content Writer with expertise in football. Being a decade old football enthusiast and part-time coach, I try to bring to life to the articles in a statistical manner. Being around all kinds of sports updates and able to put in my perspective’s to the happenings in the world of football are few of the many things i like in doing what i do. You can find me playing Sunday leagues or Xbox on weekends!