There are three fixtures to look forward to in the English Premier League on Thursday night. One of which takes place at Villa Park as Aston Villa welcome Manchester United.
The hosts are involved in a relegation battle and find themselves in the relegation zone on 27 points. The visitors are hoping to seal a place in the Champions League by finishing in the top four this season.
Aston Villa come into the match having lost 2-0 at champions Liverpool on Sunday evening. They played well for much of the game but could not hold out in the second half, conceding 2 goals inside the final 20 minutes. That result means Aston Villa have failed to win any of their last 10 matches in all competitions including each of their last 9 in the Premier League.
Trends show Aston Villa have lost 7 of their last 9 Premier League matches including 3 of the last 4. They have failed to win any of their last 4 home league games, losing 3 and drawing one. The point came at home against Sheffield United in their first game back following the lockdown and they were lucky to see the game end 0-0.
Aston Villa have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches, including 2 of their last 3 at home in the Premier League. They have kept just one clean sheet in their last 6 home league games, conceding 13 goals during that time.
Manchester United travel south having thrashed Bournemouth 5-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday. Some of their defending left a lot to be desired but no one could fault their attacking play which saw the Red Devils score 5 goals in a Premier League game for the first time since the victory at Cardiff in December 2018.
That result means Manchester United have won their last 3 matches in the Premier League and are undefeated in their last 16 games in all competitions. They are undefeated in their last 4 on the road.
Trends show Manchester United has scored 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 league matches, including at least 3 goals in their last 3 games. However, they have kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 6 away Premier League matches and will want to improve on that record.
Looking ahead to the team news and Aston Villa continue without goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley Moraes. They also have doubts over the fitness of Björn Engels and Matt Targett.
Manchester United travel with Axel Tuanzebe, Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof aiming to prove their fitness ahead of the game. Every other player should be available.
Aston Villa are desperate for the points but Manchester United are in great form and will be difficult to contain. Expect to see the visitors take maximum points and possibly keep a clean sheet in the process.
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