The Manchester United vs Aston Villa clash should be a highly entertaining contest as the two sides fight to consolidate their hold on third position in the 2025/26 Premier League when they meet at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa matches are normally pretty eventful matches and this upcoming one will be even more high-octane because of what is at stake for both sides. The Red Devils look to get back to winning ways in style, while Aston Villa look to regain some form in the Premier League to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League alive.
Match Details
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Sunday, March 15
14:00 GMT
Shaken Manchester United Look To Regain Winning Form Against Wounded Aston Villa
The Manchester United vs Aston Villa match should be a thrilling one because of how determined both sides are to grab an important win in terms of the impact it can have on the top-4 race in the 2025/26 Premier League.
The Red Devils are coming off a disappointing loss to a 10-man Newcastle United side in their previous game, which also dealt them their first defeat under Michael Carrick.
Despite that, the Red Devils are still holding third place in the Premier League with nine more games to go in the 2025/26 season. Manchester United look to regain their winning run against Aston Villa, as they’ll need to be more clinical in finishing off chances better and also keep a stronger defensive shape to be able to get a big win.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, are winless in their last three Premier League games and are dangerously close to dropping out of the top-4.
They will look to be at their efficient best to get a positive result at Old Trafford and regain their winning run ahead of an important run of games. Manchester United have won three of their last five games against Aston Villa, and they look to enact revenge for their loss at Villa Park earlier this campaign with a spirited display at Old Trafford.
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Can Struggling Bryan Mbeumo Get Back To Scoring Ways for Manchester United?
Bryan Mbeumo has experienced a slight blip in his form for Manchester United, failing to score in their last four appearances, and he was particularly poor in their recent loss to Newcastle.
The Cameroonian forward remains arguably Man United’s best signing of the 2025 summer window, having managed 12 goal contributions (nine goals, three assists) in the ongoing 2025/26 Premier League campaign so far.
However, Mbeumo has to start being more decisive with his work in the danger areas for the Red Devils. He needs to be more innovative with his movement and final third passes to be able to set up more chances consistently. Moreover, the winger needs to be clinical in finishing off the chances he gets to thrill the Old Trafford crowd and get his side back to scoring ways.
Wily Morgan Rogers Determined To Haunt Manchester United Again
Morgan Rogers remains arguably Aston Villa’s biggest threat because of how influential he has been for them in this season. Rogers was particularly excellent in Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over the Red Devils earlier in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, as he scored both their goals in compelling fashion to help them earn three points.
Rogers has 13 goal contributions (eight goals, five assists) in the Premier League this season and with the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, he is determined to get more goals to establish his place in the England squad.
The Englishman will look to be troublesome with his forward movement and be accurate, be it with his shooting or crossing, to torment the Manchester United defenders and make a difference against them once again.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Injuries
Manchester United Injuries: Mason Mount, Patrick Dorgu, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez (doubt), Noussair Mazraoui (doubt)
Aston Villa Injuries: Matty Cash, Harvey Elliott, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Andres Garcia (doubt)
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Here are our Manchester United vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups.
Manchester United Predicted XI: Senne Lammens (GK), Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Aston Villa Predicted XI: Emiliano Martinez (GK), Lamare Bogarde, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Amadou Onana, Douglas Luiz, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Pro Sports Images
Recording Date: 05.03.2026
