MANCHESTER UNITED face Aston Villa in a Premier League clash which has implications at both ends of the table.
After a terrific run of form, the Red Devils are closing in on the top four and were superb going forward as they thrashed relegation-threatened Bournemouth 5-2.
Man Utd’s excellent recent form has seen them shoot up the tableCredit: AFP or Licensors
Villa are in a similar predicament and are still marooned in the bottom three after failing to win any of their matches since the top-flight resumed.
Dean Smith’s side are in desperate need of points but haven’t beaten United on home soil since 1999.
Jack Grealish is running out of time to save Villa’s top-flight statusCredit: PA:Press Association
When is Villa vs Man Utd?
- United make the trip down the M6 on Thursday, July 9.
- Kick-off at Villa Park is set for 8.15pm BST.
- It’s four years since United were last here for a Premier League match, when they won 1-0 thanks to a strike from Adnan Januzaj.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
- You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
- Coverage begins at 8pm following Bournemouth vs Spurs.
- If you’re not a Sky subscriber, you can stream all the action by grabbing a NOW TV pass from £9.99.
What is the team news?
Both Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish have passed late fitness tests and will be fit to feature.
Tom Heaton and Wesley remain out though, with Matt Targett also in the treatment room.
Phil Jones looks set to miss the remainder of the season, while Victor Lindelof is a major doubt in the heart of defence.
United otherwise have no major injury issues but may rotate heavily again with such a packed fixture list.
Match odds
- Aston Villa to win – 17/2
- Draw – 4/1
- Man Utd to win – 1/3
- Both teams to score – 19/20
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
