Aston Villa vs Manchester United: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
Manchester United begin a crazy triple-header week of fixtures when they travel to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reached the Europa League final with an 8-5 aggregate win over AS Roma in midweek, but now must play three games in five days - after last Sunday's clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford was postponed because of fans protesting against the Glazer family's ownership of the club.
The Reds had gone seven games unbeaten in all competitions prior to losing the second leg against Roma, but they haven't lost in the league since a January defeat to Sheffield United - winning five of their last six.
Villa, on the other hand, have really struggled in recent months, winning just three of their last 12 games in the Premier League. They currently sit in 10th place, just one point behind Arsenal who have played a game more than them.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Manchester United on?
What time is kick off? Sunday 9 May - 14:05 BST
Where is the game being played? Villa Park
How to watch on TV in UK & US: Sky Sports (UK), Peacock Premium (US)
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Aston Villa team news
Dean Smith is still without Jack Grealish, who is suffering with a shin problem, while Egyptian winger Trezeguet is out for the rest of the season.
Morgan Sanson is also out with a knee injury, but there could be another start in midfield for Ross Barkley - providing he can see off competition from the emerging Jacob Ramsey.
Smith on Jack Grealish: “He’s out on the grass loading the injury, so he’s on his way back but this game will be too soon. He will start training with the group tomorrow.”
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 7, 2021
The boss adds that Morgan Sanson is still unavailable, but will be back in training next week.#AVLMUN pic.twitter.com/RV9koYIIv5
Manchester United team news
The Red Devils will likely rotate a few players considering the crazy schedule they have ahead of them.
Anthony Martial is back in training but this game will come too soon for him, while Daniel James is still out with a minor injury too. Marcus Rashford is likely to return after being rested against Roma, and Edinson Cavani should keep his place up front after scoring seven goals in his last six appearances.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United predicted lineups
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Luiz, McGinn, Barkley; El Ghazi, Watkins, Traore
Man United: Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Pogba, Van de Beek; Greenwood, Cavani, Rashford
Aston Villa vs Manchester United prediction
On paper it's a pretty one-sided affair in Manchester United's favour, but football isn't played on paper and there are plenty of outside factors that could affect the result.
With United likely to need to rotate their team with one eye on the other two games they have during the week, Villa have the chance to cause an upset. That said, Solskjaer's side should still have enough about them, and their form on the road is superb.
Cavani is in brilliant touch, Pogba is at his creative best and defensively the team have been performing well recently. Villa have goals in their team but haven't kept a clean sheet in over two months and that points to the Red Devils keeping their unbeaten away record going with a win.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United