After 11 days to stew over Manchester United’s first defeat under interim manager Michael Carrick, the Red Devils reignite their bid for a top-four finish as they welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford.
A 2-1 loss to 10-man Newcastle blotted Carrick’s copybook and meant his side missed the chance to edge three points clear of Unai Emery’s men, with both tied on 51 points and United only ahead on goal difference.
But United have won all four of their home games during Carrick’s tenure and although Villa won the reverse fixture they have experienced something of a slide in the second half of this season.
But they will be full of confidence after a 1-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash and bidding to do the double over a resurgent United side.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Man Utd v Aston Villa?
Manchester United host Aston Villa in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday 15 March, with kick-off at 2pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Go, with coverage beginning at 1pm. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Team news
Michael Carrick makes two changes from the side that lost to Newcastle, with Benjamin Sesko the most notable one as he drops to the bench, with Amad taking his place. Diogo Dalot replaces Noussair Mazraoui at right-back, while Mason Mount is back on the bench having been absent for two months since the derby win.
Unai Emery meanwhile has made three changes from the team that beat Lille on Thursday, with captain John McGinn starting alongside Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley. Pau Torres and Douglas Luiz drop to the bench, while Jadon Sancho is ineligible to face his parent club.
Confirmed line-ups
Man Utd XI: Lammens, Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw;Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
Aston Villa XI: Martínez, Bogarde, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Onana, Barkley, McGinn, Rogers, Buendía, Watkins
