Lacey Could Make First Premier League Start Against Villa

Manchester United winger Shea Lacey could make his first Premier League start against Aston Villa after his assist helped secure a 3-2 Champions League comeback win over Roma. The team’s starting lineup has not been confirmed, and the selection report rests on an account by talkSPORT presenter Andy Goldstein. Lacey, 19, came on for Amad Diallo during the second half against Roma and set up Matheus Cunha’s winning goal. United had been trailing 2-1 when he entered the match, and Cunha scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute. The victory ended a run of nine games without a win in all competitions, according to reports on the match. After the game, manager Michael Carrick praised Lacey’s ability and effort, saying the winger gave the team a lift when he came on. Carrick also noted Lacey’s contribution in defence. His comments followed the young player’s most prominent senior contribution to date, but did not confirm whether he would start against Aston Villa. Goldstein said he had heard Lacey would start against Villa, reportedly taking Diallo’s place in the attack. That report has been repeated, but the available account traces back to Goldstein; no confirmed team sheet or...