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
Substitution Marcus Rashford Anthony Jordan Martial
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
McGinn runs over the ball with Luiz bending a cross into the box. Villa players are challenging for it, but Lindelof heads it behind for a corner.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Villa are putting on the pressure and win a free-kick after Fred brings down McGinn.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
OFF THE LINE! Watkins has the ball on the left and dribbles past Lindelof before pulling a cross into the middle of the box. Sabitzer is there but can only clear it to Luiz. His first shot is blocked, with his second cleared off the line by the head of Lindelof. It was heading into the top corner.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Fred makes an immediate impact, threading a pass down the right. Fernandes is there and gets to the byline before releasing a cross, but Martinez gets down to push it away from Rashford.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Jadon Malik Sancho Antony Matheus dos Santos
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Christian Dannemann Eriksen Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Rashford is down and needs medical assistance after going down in the box under pressure from Chambers. United are able to keep the ball, but Casemiro's left-footed attempt goes wide. Rashford wants a penalty, but nothing is given. He will be able to continue.
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