Aston Villa vs Manchester United will be a fascinating clash on Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League as the Red Devils fight to end the amazing winning run of Unai Emery’s side when the two teams meet each other at Villa Park on Sunday, December 21.
The Aston Villa vs Manchester United clash should be a really thrilling clash at Villa Park because of the current scenarios of both sides.
Aston Villa are determined to maintain their admirable winning run, but the Red Devils are looking to continue their two-match winning run in away Premier League games by defeating Aston Villa, and that should result in a really action-packed game.
Match Details
Villa Park
Birmingham, England
Sunday, December 21
16:30 GMT
Super Confident Aston Villa Look To Triumph Over Inconsistent Manchester United at Villa Park
Aston Villa vs Manchester United is expected to be a pretty fast-paced, exhilarating battle between two sides who love playing attacking football and will be eager to take the fight to each other to bring some pre-Christmas joy to their supporters.
Aston Villa have firmly established themselves as title challengers in the 2025/26 Premier League, as they have won their last six consecutive league games in compelling fashion, even defeating league leaders Arsenal during that period!
Manchester United might have failed to win their last three home matches, but they’ve won their last two on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils are desperate for a big away win to close in on the top four, while Aston Villa needs to keep winning to keep up at the top of the table.
The eagerness to win for both teams should make the Aston Villa vs Manchester United battle an intriguing one, where the most clinical team will prevail.
Manchester United have a very dominant recent head-to-head record against Aston Villa, having won four of their last five meetings against the Villans, who need to produce something special to change that record.
Can Wily Ollie Watkins Regain Super Touch To Power Aston Villa to Big Win?
Ollie Watkins has been riddled with consistency issues in the 2025/26 season for Aston Villa, only managing three goals in 16 Premier League matches in the ongoing campaign. He did score a brace in Aston Villa’s dramatic 4-3 win over Brighton earlier in December (2025), but he’s only scored once at Villa Park this season.
As a result, the Man United clash serves as an ideal platform for Watkins to regain his best form. The England international will look to create problems for the defenders with his clever off-the-ball movement and link-up play with teammates.
However, he will need to be sharp with reading his teammates’ movement and clinical in putting away any chances that come his way for Watkins to guide his side to a big win.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Marcus Rashford Barcelona Form: Boost to Man United Loanee’s Career
Encouraging Mason Mount Determined To Continue Impressive Away Form for Manchester United
Mason Mount appears to be getting back to his best for Manchester United in the ongoing campaign, and he’s proven to be particularly useful in away games this season. Mount has scored in the Red Devils’ last two matches on the road, managing clever finishes to help bring an edge to their gameplay in tricky away fixtures.
With Bryan Mbeumo now out of contention after joining the Cameroon squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Mount has to take responsibility for bringing that special touch to the Man United attack.
He needs to be clever with his final third passes and linking up with teammates to get the ball into the danger areas, while Mount will also look to convert chances clinically to continue his rich away form.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United Injuries
Aston Villa injuries: Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley, Pau Torres (doubt), Emiliano Martinez (doubt)
Manchester United injuries: Harry Maguire (doubt), Matthijs de Ligt, Casemiro (suspended)
Aston Villa vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of this clash, both Unai Emery and Ruben Amorim will look to field their strongest lineups for this clash. Here are our Aston Villa vs Manchester United predicted lineups:
Aston Villa predicted XI: Marco Bizot, Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins
Manchester United predicted XI: Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Pro Sports Images
Recording Date: 15.12.2025
