Rúben Amorim has chosen to start Manuel Ugarte as Manchester United travel to face off against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
Manchester United will look to continue their dependable away form when they travel to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, in a match that could prove crucial in the Premier League title race.
Rúben Amorim’s side have struggled at Old Trafford in recent weeks, often surrendering leads, most notably allowing Bournemouth back into Monday night’s 4-4 draw three times. On the road, however, their performances have been far more reliable.
The Reds have remained unbeaten away from home since late September, earning wins against Liverpool and Crystal Palace, as well as draws with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
Sunday’s trip to Villa Park will be their toughest challenge yet. Unai Emery’s side have won nine consecutive Premier League matches and sit just three points behind leaders Arsenal, with Villa likely to see an inconsistent United as another team to exploit at home.
The XIs have been confirmed below, with Amorim starting Manuel Ugarte as part of the midfield, while Kobbie Mainoo is not in the squad due to injury.
Manchester United’s line-up
Starting XI: Lammens, Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot, Mount, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Fredricson, Malacia, Martinez, J. Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Zirkzee.
Aston Villa’s line-up
Starting XI: Martinez, Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Maatsen, Onana, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins.
Subs: Bizot, Digne, Garcia, Routh, Buendía, Bogarde, Hemmings, Malen, Guessand.
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