Aston Villa handed Aaron Wan-Bissaka boost ahead of Manchester United clash

Aston Villa right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka faces a late fitness test ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester United. Manager Unai Emery confirmed that the defender is nearing fitness after missing the team's last five games with a hamstring injury suffered in October. Emery will assess Wan-Bissaka during Saturday's training session before deciding if he can feature at Old Trafford.

His potential return is timely as regular right-back Matty Cash is suspended following his fifth yellow card of the season. Lamare Bogarde represents an alternative if Wan-Bissaka is not cleared to play. Villa remains without Matteo Ruggeri due to a hamstring injury and Amadou Onana, who is sidelined long-term with a knee injury.