Prediction: Man United win
Best Odds: 29/20
Bookmaker: 888sport
The Premier League is back in action this weekend and while the focus is largely on the January transfer window, many are going to have their eyes fixated on what’s happening in England’s top tier. Today, we’re going to take a look at a game that’ll be particularly personal for Steven Gerrard – as his Aston Villa side lock horns with Manchester United for the second time in a week.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are still trying to figure out what kind of club they’re going to be this season; are they going to make a push for the top six, or are they going to linger around mid-table? They’ve done some big business already in January and if they can maintain the team cohesion that’s been keeping them going up to this point, they could have a really strong few months.
Team News
Bailey, Nakamba and Philogene-Bidace are all out through injury with McGinn currently serving a suspension. Coutinho and Young are fitness doubts with Traore and Trezeguet being absent due to AFCON.
Manchester United
Manchester United may be into the next round of the FA Cup, but that doesn’t mean their problems are automatically fixed. Ralf Rangnick needs to find a solution and we know it isn’t going to be focused on transfers. There’s something deeply wrong within the foundations of Old Trafford and until they figure out how to shift this team’s mentality, they’re going to continue letting people down.
Team News
Pogba is still a long-term injury absence with Shaw and McTominay both being suspended. Martial is also missing, Bailly is at AFCON with the following players being fitness concerns: Henderson, Maguire, Ronaldo, Dalot, Jones and Sancho.
Factors to Consider
- Earlier this week, Man United beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the FA Cup.
- Aston Villa have won two and lost four of their last six games.
- Man United have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six games.
- Aston Villa have scored six goals and conceded eight in their last six games.
- Man United have scored seven goals and conceded four in their last six games.
Conclusion
Villa are going to go after this after their loss in the cup and we actually think that’ll leave them vulnerable to some nasty counter attacks. We expect to see United finally come into their own under Rangnick and once they’ve scored the first, they’ll start to gain confidence – ending in a comprehensive 3-1 win that renews their push for the top four in some style.
Prediction: Man United win
Best Odds: 29/20
Bookmaker: 888sport
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