Manchester United host Aston Villa after Roma comeback
Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, November 8, with United seeking a Premier League win after a midweek Champions League comeback and Villa looking to return to winning form. The match is scheduled, and the reports provide previews and projected lineups rather than a result.
United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 on Tuesday, ending a run of nine matches without a win in all competitions, according to match coverage. The result eased pressure on manager Michael Carrick, but United’s league form remains a concern: one preview placed them 17th with seven points after nine matches, just above the relegation zone on goal difference.
Villa are 10th with 12 points, according to the same preview, and have gone three matches without a win across competitions. Their recent results include a 1-1 league draw with Fulham and a 3-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona. Villa had previously recorded a five-match unbeaten run in the league, while another analysis noted that they had won their last two away league games.
Team selections remain predictions. Villa will be without right-back Matty Cash, who is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card in...