Man United vs Aston Villa preview, prediction, team news, lineups and live stream

On December 26, 2023, at 20:00 UTC, a struggling Manchester United will face title-challenging Aston Villa in a Premier League Boxing Day showdown at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

Having endured their worst set of pre-Christmas results in 93 years, Manchester United aims to reverse their fortunes as they return to Old Trafford. 

The Red Devils suffered a setback with a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United over the weekend, highlighting their recent struggles. 

Meanwhile, Aston Villa, a strong contender for the title, experienced an unexpected interruption to their magnificent home winning streak with a surprising 1-1 draw against Sheffield United.

The stage is set for a crucial encounter as Manchester United looks to regain momentum and Aston Villa seeks to maintain their pursuit of the Premier League title. 

The Boxing Day battle promises to be a compelling match-up between a team in need of redemption and a title contender aiming to bounce back from an unexpected draw.

Possible Prediction line-ups

Man United: Onana. Dalot, Evans, Varane, Reguilon, McTominay. Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes; Garnacho; Rashford

Aston Villa: Martinez. Konsa, Carlos; Lenglet, Moreno, Zaniolo. McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey, Diaby, Watkins

Event details

NAME: Manchester United – Aston Villa

DATE: 26 Dec 2023

TIME: 20:00 UTC

VENUE: Old Trafford, Manchester, England