Manchester United hosts Aston Villa in a Premier League marquee match. As United's main players, Waorani and Ricindo Martinez, are out due to injuries, there are concerns in the back line, and it is feared that they will adopt a conservative strategy in this match, and making sure they don't lose will be the key to retaining their top four position. Aston Villa are in excellent form, winning 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches, drawing 2, and defeating Manchester United in the first leg, so although they are favored by half a point, the underdogs seem to be a safer bet. (Now 622 Sunday 9pm live)
Manchester United's squad is damaged and their recent performances have suffered. This includes a 3-0 defeat by Xavier in the second round of the Europa League last eight, an exchange of 12-yard shots with Brighton in the EFL Cup quarterfinals before knocking out their opponents, and a two-goal lead in the first half of their last Premier League match against in-form Tottenham Hotspur only to end up in a 2-2 draw. In other words, United have not won in the last three games in the legal time frame, and it would seem to be over-optimistic to face a let-off in this match.
Red Devils' intentions to keep top four in doubt
Apart from their recent poor performances, Manchester United are in a situation where they are in the race for the top four places and there is no need for them to win this game. After all, they are already six points ahead of fifth-place Tottenham Hotspur and sixth-place Aston Villa, and have played two fewer games, so as long as they don't lose this game, their top four position is already quite secure, and there is no need to go head-to-head with Villa.
Aston Villa are on a roll, winning 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches, including a 3-0 thrashing of another top team, Newcastle. Coach Ronald Emery has vowed to compete for a place in the next European tournament, and his determination to grab points is clear. It's worth noting that Amery beat Manchester United 3-1 in his first game as Villa manager last November, so I'm sure this game will also be a rewarding one.
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