Manchester United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
It's all bodies behind the ball for Aston Villa, as they look to preserve a point. That would at least give them a chance of finishing in the Premier League's top five, depending on whether Newcastle can fight back against Everton.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
After linking up with Eriksen on the edge of the box, Bruno Fernandes pulls his latest attempt just a few feet wide of the target. United's captain and eight-goal Premier League top scorer looks likeliest to break through.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Hojlund is denied again, as Cash intervenes with a last-ditch clearance from Mainoo's excellent delivery. Villa are clinging on to a point, and with Newcastle now losing to Everton, that could be enough.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
During the second half so far, Man Utd have had a 65% share of possession, but Aston Villa are starting to get a little more of the ball now. Have the visitors' ridden out the storm? Remember, only a win will do, if they are to have any chance of finishing in the Premier League's top five.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Mason Tony Mount Christian Dannemann Eriksen
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Ayden Edford Heaven Jonathan Grant Evans
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Ramsey, just back from a ban, is also sent on. He replaces Onana, adding fresh legs to Villa's outnumbered midfield.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Allowing Aston Villa's 'Player of the Season' Tielemans to complete his return from injury, captain McGinn departs.
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