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Aston Villa v Manchester United: match preview

Aston Villa v Manchester United
Aston Villa v Manchester United: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Illustration: Guardian

The extent of the problems Ralf Rangnick has inherited at Manchester United need to be put in perspective. The fortunate 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Monday was the latest example of how disjointed the team are but also meant United have lost once in 10 games under their interim manager. Scoring goals remains a problem but the return of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho from injury should give them more of a cutting edge. Villa will be keen to avenge their Cup defeat and Steven Gerrard is expected to give Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne debuts. Stephen Hollis

Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Villa Park

Last season Aston Villa 1 Manchester United 3

Referee David Coote

This season G11 Y53 R2 5 cards/game

Odds H 2-1 A 19-13 D 13-5

ASTON VILLA

Subs from Steer, Sinisalo, Tuanzebe, Philogene-Bidace, Carney Chukwuemeka, Archer, Young, Hause, Targett

Doubtful Young (ankle)

Injured Nakamba (knee, Apr), Bailey (thigh, unknown)

Suspended McGinn (one match)

Unavailable Traoré, Trezeguet (both at Africa Cup of Nations)

Discipline Y40 R1

Form LWLWLL

Leading scorer Watkins 5

MANCHESTER UNITED

Subs from Heaton, Henderson, Shoretire, Mata, Hannibal, Mengi, Lingard, Elanga, Martial, Jones, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Rashford, Van de Beek, Bailly

Doubtful None

Injured Pogba (thigh, Feb)

Suspended McTominay (one match), Shaw (one match)

Discipline Y42 R2

Form WWWDWL

Leading scorer Ronaldo 8

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