Manchester United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Erik ten Hag’s side host the in-form Aston Villa one day after new bids were made for a club takeover
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.
The Red Devils saw new bids for the takeover of the club last night, with Ineos and Qatar offers both coming in for a third round of negotiations. On the pitch, they are looking to return to winning ways after drawing with Spurs in midweek.
United still sit in the top four though and look good for a Champions League return, but Aston Villa are sixth and in great form after five wins in their own last six matches under Unai Emery. They could overtake Spurs today, depending on results.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United have a chance to find a certain winner. Fred has the ball and plays a pass into the feet of Martial just outside the box. He has a chance to shoot. but allows the ball to continue moving from right to left, finding Antony inside the box. His first touch is poor, with his attempt rolling straight to Martinez.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Yellow Card Tyrell Johannes Chicco Malacia
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Traore lifts the ball to McGinn who is positioned just outside the United box. He sets it back for Digne to put a cross in, but the left-back has his attempt blocked out for a throw-in. Villa cannot find a way past the United defence.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
There will be four minutes of additional time.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Both teams look tired and are starting to play loose passes. Chambers throws the ball straight to Fred. The midfielder looks to start an attack and plays a pass to Fernandes, but he cannot keep the ball and gives it straight back to Villa.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Yellow Card Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United are looking to preserve their clean sheet and three points by bringing on another defender. Maguire is on for Sabitzer.
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