Man Utd vs Aston Villa preview: Under-fire Ten Hag faces title-chasing Villans in huge Boxing Day clash – stream FREE
MANCHESTER UNITED are in need of a big Boxing Day result in the Premier League – but they face Unai Emery’s title-chasing Aston Villa.
The Red Devils are breaking all of the wrong records under Erik ten Hag‘s management this season.
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ReutersSir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to be in attendance at Old Trafford for the occasion[/caption]
They could also have Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance for the match, after he completed his purchase of 25 per cent of the club.
United’s 2-0 loss last Saturday against West Ham was already their 13th defeat of the campaign – their most before Christmas since 1930.
And it also meant that the English giants have failed to score in FOUR consecutive games for the first time in 31 years.
However, it doesn’t take much to turn things around in football and beating Emery’s men would certainly bring the feel-good factor back to Old Trafford.
But they face a Villa side who currently sit third in the Premier League and they have not lost a match since the beginning of November.
Emery had a good record against United for Arsenal and Villarreal, so he will hope to keep this going at the Theatre of Dreams.
When is Man Utd vs Aston Villa?
Manchester United’s Boxing Day clash against Aston Villa will take place on Tuesday, December 26.
It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
Bruno Fernandes’ strike was enough for the Red Devils to seal all three points when these sides last met in April.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Manchester United vs Aston Villa will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video.
Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes!
Amazon Prime offer a 30-day FREE trial for new customers which includes access to watching Manchester United vs Aston Villa.
What is the team news?
Erik ten Hag would have been delighted to escape West Ham with no fresh concerns despite losing 2-0.
But the United boss could still be without; Raphael Varane (ill), Harry Maguire (groin), Amad Diallo (knee), Mason Mount (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Victor Lindelof (knock) and Anthony Martial (knock).
Jadon Sancho‘s banishment continues.
However, Unai Emery’s injury list is just as lengthy.
Youri Tielemans (knock), Robin Olsen (knock), Tyrone Mings (knee), Bertrand Traore (muscle), Kortney Hause (knee), Pau Torres (knock) and Emiliano Buendia (knee) look all set to miss out.
While Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara are suspended.
What are the latest odds?
Man Utd to win 31/20
Draw 5/2
Villa to win 31/20
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication
