Published on 27/12/2023
Manchester United faces a deepening crisis under Erik ten Hag following a significant loss to West Ham, compounded by the news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s agreement to acquire a 25 percent stake in the club.
With Ten Hag under increasing pressure, the need for points is critical, but injuries add to the challenges as they prepare to host Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
On the other side, Unai Emery’s team has emerged as unexpected title contenders this season, but they must recover from a frustrating draw against Sheffield United. This sets the stage for an intriguing contest, with both teams eager to secure a crucial victory.
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MAN UTD V ASTON VILLA
FT: Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
GOAL! Garnacho hits equaliser – Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa
GOAL! Garnacho scores – Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa
VAR goal disallowed! Garnacho’s goal ruled out for offside – Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa [50’]
HT: Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
GOAL! Dendoncker scores his side’s second – Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa [26’]
GOAL! McGinn scores direct from a free kick – Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa [22’]
TEAM UPS
Man Utd: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Aston Villa: Martinez, Konsa, D Carlos, Lenglet, Digne, McGinn, Dendoncker, Luiz, J Ramsey, Bailey, Watkins
