Villa Aston put their Premier League title challenge on trial as they host Manchester United.
Unai EmeryThe Manchester City team has won six games in a row to join Arsenal and Manchester City at the top.
Morgane Rogers was their star man and scored twice in the 3-2 win at West Ham.
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Ruben Amorim’s side were involved in a 4-4 thriller with Bournemouth on Monday evening.
And the United manager criticized a feeling of “entitlement” at the club during what has been a dramatic week.
When is Aston Villa vs Manchester United?
The Premier League match kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday December 21 at Villa Park.
How can I watch it?
It will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
Confirmed lineups
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
Manchester United XI: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Shaw, Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha; Sesko
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Team News
Villa made just one change from the team that beat West Ham last time out. This happens in goal, where Emi Martinez returns in place of Marco Bizot.
Former United defender Victor Lindelof partners Ezri Konsa in defence, with Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen at full-backs, while the usual attacking line of McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers and Watkins starts again.
The big news for United is that Kobbie Mainoo is out, with the England international not in the squad at all, although it is not yet known whether he picked up an injury or if his absence is linked to his brother’s recent actions at Old Trafford.
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Overall, there are three changes to the team that drew with Bournemouth, all three being made due to Afcon and suspensions. Patrick Dorgu comes into defense in place of Amad, while Bryan Mbeumo gives way to Benjamin Sesko and Casemiro, suspended, is replaced by Manuel Ugarte.
