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Premier League: Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-06 21:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory against Bayern Munich at home in the Champions League midweek, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches across all competitions, with six wins in that span, making them unstoppable. This summer, although Aston Villa lost Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby, the arrivals of Ross Barkley, Amadou Onana, Enzo Barrenechea, and the returns of Jaden Philogene and Cameron Archer have significantly strengthened the team in all positions. Meanwhile, Unai Emery has repaid the club’s trust with outstanding results, as Aston Villa competes on three tournaments: the Champions League, Premier League, and EFL Cup.
Manchester United drew 3-3 away against FC Porto in the Europa League midweek, marking four matches without a win across all competitions, reflecting a dismal state. This summer, Manchester United spent a net €103 million, bringing in players like Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, and Noussair Mazraoui. However, after six rounds in the Premier League, Manchester United has only managed two wins, one draw, and three losses, which is disappointing. Statistically, Manchester United’s attacking power is severely lacking; the team lacks a definitive offensive core, having scored only five goals in six league matches. Dutch forward Zirkzee, entrusted with significant responsibility by Erik ten Hag, has only scored once in his first match. Manchester United appears disjointed, lacking ideas in attack and intensity in defense.
The performances of the two teams this season are vastly different, with Aston Villa clearly in better overall form than Manchester United. Notably, Aston Villa’s attacking performance far surpasses that of Manchester United, averaging two goals per league match, showcasing their strong firepower. Additionally, Aston Villa has one more day of rest compared to Manchester United, giving them an advantage in terms of fitness. Overall, with the current hot form and home advantage, Aston Villa is expected to secure another victory in this match.
Aston Villa’s Last 5 Games: WDWWW
24-10-03 Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich
24-09-29 Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa
24-09-25 Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Aston Villa
24-09-21 Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves
24-09-18 Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa
Manchester United’s Last 5 Games: DLDDW
24-10-04 FC Porto 3-3 Manchester United
24-09-29 Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
24-09-26 Manchester United 1-1 FC Twente
24-09-22 Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester United
24-09-18 Manchester United 7-0 Barnsley
Head To Head Record:
24-02-12 Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United
23-12-27 Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
23-04-30 Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
22-11-11 Manchester United 4-2 Aston Villa
22-11-06 Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United
Prediction: Aston Villa to win