Aston Villa vs Manchester United - Premier League Match
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Aston Villa vs Manchester United Preview: Premier League Clash
Aston Villa will host Manchester United at Villa Park on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 19:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Aston Villa head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.
Manchester United have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches despite only winning 1.
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester United have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 37 of the last 51 encounters compared to Aston Villa's 4 wins. With 10 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Aston Villa are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Manchester United will likely deploy a 3-4-2-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
Michael Oliver will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Aston Villa will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Manchester United cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 19:30 UTC
- Venue: Villa Park
- Competition: Premier League
- Aston Villa Position: 3rd (43 pts)
- Manchester United Position: 7th (32 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 51): Aston Villa 4W - 10D - 37W Manchester United
- Referee: Michael Oliver
