Premier League Preview: Villa Aims to Avenge Double Defeat at Home, Can Struggling United Secure a Vital Win for the Manager?

On October 6th, in the 7th round of the Premier League, Aston Villa will host Manchester United. Last season, although Villa finished in the top 4, they were defeated twice by Manchester United and are eager for revenge. Manchester United continues to face a crucial battle to secure their manager’s position, with significant changes potentially looming if the result is not favorable.

Aston Villa has started the season with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the first 6 rounds, placing them 5th in the league table with 12 goals scored and 9 conceded, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities. In their previous 3 home games, Villa won 2 and lost 1, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5 at home.

Manchester United, on the other hand, has only managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their first 6 matches, with their attack ranking second-worst in the Premier League with just 5 goals. In their last 3 away games, United secured 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2.

Both teams are currently dealing with injuries. For Villa, John McGinn, Tyrone Mings, and Kamara are unavailable, while Lasse Luem and Leon Bailey are doubtful. For Manchester United, Luke Shaw, Malacia, and Jeroen Zoet are out, and Mason Mount is also doubtful due to a recurring injury.

Following their 0-2 home defeat to Arsenal in the second round, Villa went undefeated in their next 7 multi-front matches, winning 6 and drawing 1, including a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Recently, Villa has also won consecutive home games against Everton and Wolves in the Premier League, besides defeating Bayern.

Since their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, Manchester United has gone 4 matches without a win across competitions, securing only 3 draws and 1 loss. They lost 0-3 to Tottenham in their latest Premier League match and were once overturned by Porto in the Europa League after leading 2-0, eventually drawing 3-3 thanks to Maguire’s equalizer. However, United has remained unbeaten in their last 3 away games with 1 win and 2 draws.

In their last 10 meetings, Villa has 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses against United, losing all 4 recent encounters. In the Premier League last season, Manchester United completed a double over Villa. Villa’s last victory over United was at home during the 2022-23 season.

Despite finishing in the top 4 last season, Villa has struggled against Manchester United, and they hope to take advantage of their current form while United is struggling, aiming to avenge the double defeat from last season. After multiple setbacks, Ten Hag’s position as Manchester United’s manager is again under threat. There are reports suggesting that an unfavorable result could lead to a managerial change, making this a vital game for United to save their manager’s job.

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