Third-place Manchester United host fourth-place Aston Villa this Sunday, this game is an important clash in terms of the battle for UEFA Champions League football next season, as we currently occupy third place on goal difference, and our opponents are just behind, in fourth.
A United win would see us solidify our current berth, but a loss would see Villa leapfrog us in the table.
We must also keep an eye further down the rankings, as Chelsea and Liverpool are both only three points behind, with their
goal tallies meaning both have a chance to enter the top four at the expense of a losing side at Old Trafford this weekend.
Manchester United return to Premier League action this Sunday, with the visit of Aston Villa to Old Trafford.
It concludes an extended 11-day break for the Reds, following our late loss last time out against Newcastle United.
Michael Carrick will be looking to lead his side back to winning ways against a side we enter the game level on points with; this being a crucial meeting in the context of the top-four battle.
Premier League Schedule
It’s an afternoon kickoff in the UK, which means a 10 a.m. kickoff on the East Coast of the U.S.
Premier League Channel
The match is on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Those Stateside can watch on NBC Sports Network or the USA channel. For Spanish language coverage, tune into Telemundo. In Canada, it’s on DAZN and Fubo.
Everyone else, head on over to LiveSoccerTV to find your viewing options.
Predicted Lineup
Manchester United possible starting lineup: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
