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September 23, 2021 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: English Premier League, Manchester United, Aston Villa, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The Red Devils make it to this game still unbeaten, but with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing serious questions about his capabilities. Don't miss this game with our detailed guide.

One of the most interesting games of the upcoming weekend in the English Premier League will feature Manchester United and Aston Villa, who will lock horns for the first time this season at Old Trafford. Both sides have shown glimpses of fine football during the season, which may hint the kind of match we may have in our hands.

The hosts enter this game without a loss in the EPL, but their fortunes in other tournaments have placed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job at stake. The Red Devils may be unbeaten in the domestic tournament, but their loss in their UEFA CL debut and the subsequent elimination from the League Cup this past Wednesday have seen fans questioning if Ole is the right man for the job.

When it comes to player performances, it is hard to look at Manchester United without considering Cristiano Ronaldo's influence with the team. The Portuguese ace has contributed with three goals in two league games for the Red Devils, and while he is not the team's top scorer yet, his influence in the game could very well see him becoming the team's leading striker this Saturday, since he was fond of finding the back of the net against Aston Villa during his first years with the red and white side.

On the other hand, Aston Villa will enter this game ranked tenth in the Premier League, with their record showing two wins, one draw, and two losses. Dean Smith's men are fresh off a three-nil win against Everton last week, and that result may give the Villains enough motivation to try and snatch a win away from Old Trafford, something they have not been able to do in the past decade.

Whatever chances of success Aston Villa may have ahead of this game will surely have to do with Danny Ings' performance. The striker has scored two goals so far this season, and his contribution will be keu to the team's fate this weekend. Moreover, Leon Bailey may also have a crucial role in this match, but he will have to overcome a muscular problem to make the trip to Old Trafford.

Here are a few facts and stats ahead of Saturday's clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa - Who's in and who's out?

Manchester United - Injured: Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo. Doubtful: Edinson Cavani.

Aston Villa - Injured: Trezeguet, Keinan Davis, Morgan Sanson. Doubtful: John McGinn, Matt Targett, Leon Bailey. Ineligible: Axel Tuanzebe.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa - Head-to-head stats

The last game between these teams ended in a 3-1 victory for Manchester United back in May.
Aston Villa have not been able to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in their last six trips (one draw, five losses).
Aston Villa's last win at Old Trafford took place on December 12, 2009. That match ended with a one-nil score for the Villains.
Manchester United has outscored Aston Villa 15-5 in their last six meetings at Old Trafford.
In his first stint at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo scored nine goals against Aston Villa, eight of them taking place in league games.
This will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sixth game against Aston Villa as Man United's coach. His record so far shows three wins and two draws.
Aston Villa's coach Dean Smith will face the Red Devils for a fifth time in his coaching career. His record at the moment shows one draw and three losses.