Manchester United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Erik ten Hag’s side host the in-form Aston Villa one day after new bids were made for a club takeover
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.
The Red Devils saw new bids for the takeover of the club last night, with Ineos and Qatar offers both coming in for a third round of negotiations. On the pitch, they are looking to return to winning ways after drawing with Spurs in midweek.
United still sit in the top four though and look good for a Champions League return, but Aston Villa are sixth and in great form after five wins in their own last six matches under Unai Emery. They could overtake Spurs today, depending on results.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Young takes the ball off Eriksen inside the Villa box but sends his clearance straight to Fernandes. He chests it down before unleashing a shot from the edge of the box, but Martinez makes a diving save.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Sancho has been lively in the first 45 minutes. He bursts down the left and powers a low cross into the six-yard box. Sabitzer is there but cannot turn the ball into the back of the net.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Villa look for a quick response. Luiz has the ball in the middle of the pitch and sends a pass down the left to Moreno. The left-back pushes it past Dalot who slides in but sends the ball out for a goal-kick.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United have avoided defeat in their last seven matches when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League dating back to 22nd January 2023 against Arsenal (L2-3).
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