Man United v Aston Villa LIVE: Rasmus Hojlund scores first Premier League goal to complete comeback win
Erik ten Hag is under immense pressure after a series of poor results and Sir Jim Ratcliffe agreeing to purchase 25 percent of the club
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United continue to endure their latest crisis under Erik ten Hag after a humbling at West Ham, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe agreeing a deal to purchase 25 percent of the club.
Ten Hag is therefore desperate for points to ease the pressure, while injuries continue to further heighten the difficulty of the task with Aston Villa visiting Old Trafford this evening.
Unai Emery’s side have been surprise title contenders so far this season, but must bounce back after a frustrating draw at home to Sheffield United, making this an intriguing contest with both sides likely to push for victory.
Follow all the updates from the Premier League’s festive schedule, plus team news and all live action from Old Trafford below - plus check out the latest odds and tips for the festive football here.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
6’ Aston Villa are looking to get stuck in here, and they have come into this match in the better form of the two sides.
But there have been no chances for either side yet.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
3’ Both sides are just settling down into the contest.
The anti-Scouse chant to the tune of a Christmas song has just been heard ringing around Old Trafford. That’s not really in the spirit of Christmas.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
1’ Manchester United have started with a lot of energy here on Boxing Day. A cross into the box is flicked on by Hojland, although not in the direction of the goal.
Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
1’ The game is underway at Old Trafford
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
And both teams are now out on the field, Aston Villa in grey-blue tracksuit tops, with Manchester United in their trademark red.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa were out in the tunnel three minutes ahead of Manchester United although we will have to see what impact that has on the match.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
The match will start in less than 10 minutes and the players should be emerging from the tunnel soon.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
We are now just 15 minutes away from kick off and stay tuned for all the latest from the managers and all the action at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
It might feel like a long time ago since Old Trafford was the fortress visiting teams would fear to visit.
This season, it has been significantly better than their away form, but of their nine matches, United have won five and lost four, drawing none, so another result could be on the cards from the late fixture.
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