Man United head to Villa Park on Sunday to take on Aston Villa in the Premier League and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side need to pick up all three points from this match.
After this game, Man United take on Leicester City and Liverpool in a span of just four days meaning they have a clear possibility of dropping points in midweek. So, the United boss will be eager to settle the nerves by winning at Villa Park.
Michael Owen though believes that both these sides play a very similar brand of football meaning this Sunday’s encounter could be decided by a very thin margin.
The pundit wrote for BetVictor: “Many a classic has been played down the years between these two at Villa Park. Can you believe that Villa’s last win against United at home was back in 1995?
“So, with that in mind, it’s fair to say this is a happy hunting ground for the Red Devils. What’s more, the visitors arrive here undefeated in their last 24 away games in the Premier League.
“Both these sides have been excellent on the counter this season, and when sides that play that way meet, it can often result in a cagey affair.
“I’m thinking this one could be just like that, although I do believe United have enough to take the points.”
Aston Villa started the season in fine form but in the past couple of months, their performance graph has been on a constant decline. And to make matters worse, the home side will be without their key player Jack Grealish on Sunday.
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Smith said in his press conference: “He’s out on the grass loading the injury, so he’s on his way back.
“This game is too soon for him. He starts training with the group tomorrow, so it’s too soon to put him in against Manchester United. As I’ve said many times, we want him back as soon as possible, but we’ve got to do it right.”
With Grealish out of action, there’s absolutely no chance that Aston Villa will be able to pick up anything from this match, unless, Man United decide to go ahead and hand it to them on a plate.
During the clutter of fixtures, Ole is expected to make a couple of changes to his starting line-up this weekend but that shouldn’t stop Manchester United from playing their fire-brand football – a trademark for them during away games.
