PREDICTION: A 2-0 win for Man Utd
FANTASY PICK: Robin van Persie
KEY STAT: Wayne Rooney has scored more Premier League goals against Aston Villa than he has versus any other opponent (12).
- MAN UTD
Midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been ruled out through illness. Winger Angel Di Maria could return after his hamstring injury and striker Radamel Falcao is nearing full fitness. Left-back Luke Shaw (ankle), midfielder Daley Blind (knee) and centre-backs Chris Smalling (groin) and Marcos Rojo (thigh) are out.
- ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa will be without three players through suspension. On-loan Tom Cleverley, who would not have been allowed to play against his parent club anyway, is banned alongside Alan Hutton and Kieran Richardson. Ashley Westwood (knee), Joe Cole (hamstring), Philippe Senderos (calf) and Nathan Baker (knee) are all injured, but captain Ron Vlaar and midfielder Fabian Delph are available after both returned from injury last weekend. |