The ultimate fixture of the FA Cup third spherical weekend takes place tonight as Manchester United host Aston Villa at Previous Trafford.
The match sees Villa supervisor Steven Gerrard return to face previous rivals United for the primary time since leaving Liverpool in 2015.
United will likely be in search of a response after interim supervisor Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten begin got here to an finish following a 1-0 defeat to Wolves within the Premier League final week.
Villa claimed a shock 1-0 win at Previous Trafford earlier this season, underneath former boss Dean Smith, however they’ve misplaced their previous two Premier League matches to Chelsea and Brentford.
Right here’s every thing you’ll want to know earlier than the sport this night.
When is Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
The match will kick off at 7:55 pm GMT on Monday 10 January at Previous Trafford, Manchester.
How can I watch it?
It is going to be proven reside on BBC One, with protection beginning at 7:30 pm. It should even be streamed reside on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport web site.
What’s the group information?
Each groups might make adjustments after rising from the Premier League’s hectic winter schedule. Dean Henderson could possibly be given a second look underneath Ralf Rangnick, whereas the likes of Donny van de Beek and Jesse Lingard will likely be hopeful of incomes a recall. Harry Maguire was dominated out of final week’s defeat to Wolves and stays a doubt, so Phil Jones might make his second begin of the season.
Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw are suspended from United’s subsequent Premier League match however are free to play right here. Paul Pogba stays out with a hamstring damage whereas Victor Lindelof might return after testing optimistic for Covid-19. Defender Eric Bailly is away on the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast.
Aston Villa will likely be with out the injured Marvelous Nakamba whereas Leon Bailey stays a doubt with a thigh damage. Tyrone Mings is ready to return from suspension however Villa will likely be with out Trezeguet as he’s on the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. On-loan defender Axel Tuanzebe is unable to play towards his mum or dad membership.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United: Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Jones, Lindelof, Shaw; Matic, McTominay; Lingard, Van de Beek; Cavani, Greenwood
Aston Villa: Martinez; Money, Mings, Konsa, Targett; Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey; Traore, Ings, Watkins
Odds
Manchester United: 8/15
Draw: 10/3
Aston Villa: 5/1
Prediction
This could possibly be an in depth recreation and it could take further time or penalties to separate the groups, with replays scrapped from the third and fourth rounds of this season’s competitors. Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa – after further time.
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