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The Premier League returns to the fold with another run of fixtures this weekend as Manchester United take on Unai Emery’s impressive Aston Villa in a big fixture at Villa Park on Sunday.
Preview Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Aston Villa currently sit in fourth place in the Premier League standings and have consistently punched above their weight this season. The home team suffered a damaging 3-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea in the FA Cup this week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are currently in sixth place in the standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Red Devils easily beat West Ham United by a score of 3-0 in their previous match and will be looking to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United head to head and key numbers
- Manchester United has a good historical record against Aston Villa and has won 105 of the 197 games played between both teams, compared to Aston Villa’s 51 victories.
- Aston Villa ended a 23-match winless run in the Premier League in this same fixture last season with a 3-1 win against Manchester United at home.
- Manchester United have won 17 of their 28 away games against Aston Villa in the Premier League and only have a better record against Everton in the competition.
- After a run of 15 consecutive home wins in the Premier League, Aston Villa have won just one of their last three such games in the competition.
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 24 Premier League games played in February.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester United have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks and will intend to fight for a place in the top four. Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund have been impressive since the start of the year and will look to increase their goal tally in this match.
Aston Villa have grown in stature under Unai Emery, but are currently in the middle of a crisis. Both teams are even on paper and could tie this weekend.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United
Betting Tips for Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Tip 1: Result – Draw
Tip 2: Play to have more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Aston Villa will score first – Yes
Tip 4: Rasmus Hojlund to score – Yes