Aston Villa travel to Old Trafford looking to end a run of three matches without a win against a struggling Manchester United side.
Unai Emery’s side sit 10th with 12 points, three behind fifth-placed Liverpool, having suffered their first Champions League defeat of the season in a 3-0 loss at Barcelona on Tuesday. That result followed a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the league, continuing a stutter after an impressive seven-match unbeaten run that had included a 2-1 victory over Manchester City.
Aston Villa team news
Matty Cash is suspended after collecting five yellow cards, and Matteo Ruggeri remains out with a hamstring injury, leaving Lamare Bogarde and Ian Maatsen as the likely full-back pairing if Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not passed fit. Emery described the former Manchester United defender as “close” to making an appearance but confirmed he faces a late fitness test. Amadou Onana continues to make good progress in his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, though he remains months away from a return.
Villa won 2-1 at Manchester City during their recent unbeaten run, a result that underlined the quality within Emery’s squad, and the manager is reportedly closing in on a new contract at the club despite being linked with the vacancy at Old Trafford. United won 3-1 when the sides last met at Old Trafford in March, extending their unbeaten run against Villa in all competitions.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Bogarde, Torres, Lindelof, Maatsen; Goretzka, Kamara; Alysson, McGinn, Manzambi; Jackson
When will the match kick off?
The match kicks off at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
How to watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
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