Manchester United are unbeaten in six meetings with Aston Villa, winning five of them. At Villa Park, the Claret and Blue Army have won only one of 27 encounters with the Red Devils this century, losing 19 of them.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United preview
Aston Villa are the Premier League's form team right now, so will their exception streak continue? Following a rare mid-week without a fixture, Unai Emery's team come into this one having won six on the spin in the Premier League, as well as ten of their last 11, claiming nine consecutive victories across all competitions. Last Sunday, the Villans twice came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 in East London, with Morgan Rogers twice on target, the second of which was an absolute rocket.
As a result, the Claret and Blue Army start the weekend third, just three points adrift the leaders, but with away games at Chelsea and Arsenal next up to conclude a memorable 2025, if Emery's team do manage to carry their winning streak into the new year, perhaps they are bona fide title contenders.
Manchester United meantime are seven points worse off than their hosts, but only because they have stuttered and stumbled repeatedly in recent weeks, On Monday night, the Red Devils were involved in, undeniably, the game of the season, playing out a breathless 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, despite the fact the score was 1-0 after 40 minutes. Casemiro nodded the hosts in front in first half stoppage time, only for Bournemouth to lead thanks to a pair of quick-fire goals. However, Bruno Fernandes and then Matheus Cunha both struck in the space of 100 seconds to have Man United 4-3 up, at which point Old Trafford was truly rocking, that is until the Cherries equalised towards the end.
This means Rúben Amorim's team have collected just two points from home games against Everton, West Ham and Bournemouth, a very underwhelming return. Man United are though unbeaten in five on the road and, following victories over Crystal Palace and Wolves, are seeking a third successive Premier League away win for the first time since February 2024, a sequence that also featured victories at Molineux and Villa Park. Nevertheless, a home win appears the most-likely outcome.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 200.
- Aston Villa Wins: 51. Draws: 42. Manchester United Wins: 107.
Aston Villa team news
Evann Guessand has departed for AFCON while Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres remain sidelined, so Victor Lindelöf is likely to start against his former side, although Jadon Sancho is ineligible to do so, given that he is on loan.
In goal, with Emi Martínez nursing a back issue, Marco Bizot has started the last two matches against Basel and West Ham, but it is expected that the Argentine will be fit to return. Lastly, both Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara would sit out next Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge if cautioned.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelöf, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Manchester United
Morgan Rogers' double at the London Stadium took his tally to five Premier League goals for the season, currently in the best form of his career, so can he score against Manchester United for the very first time.
Manchester United team news
Rúben Amorim travels to the Midlands depleted. Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad have all departed for AFCON, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are injured, while Casemiro's booking against Bournemouth on Monday, the 201st caution of his career, means he is suspended.
So, beloved figure Kobbie Mainoo is set to come into midfield, with Patrick Dorgu, who is one yellow card away from a ban of his own, getting the nod at wing-back.
In attack, after coming off the bench for his first appearance since 8 November, following a knee injury, on Monday, Benjamin Šeško could lead the line, with Joshua Zirkzee the only alternative.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha, Šeško.
Manchester United player to watch vs Aston Villa
Bruno Fernandes bagging his fifth goal of the season last time out, while his tally of seven against Aston Villa is the most he has managed against any single opponent in his entire career, four of which have come in five outings at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United prediction
Given Man United's list of key absentees, we cannot see them being the side to halt Aston Villa's momentum, forecasting a resounding home win on Sunday: Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester United.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Aston Villa vs Manchester United in the Premier League?
Aston Villa vs Manchester United takes place on Sunday 21 December 2025, with kick off at 16:30 (GMT), 11:30 (ET) & 8:30 (PT).