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Man United look to maintain Old Trafford magic spell over visitors Aston Villa in crunch match up

Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford, aiming for their first league win since August. Key storylines include records and former players.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:30 AM
Man United look to maintain Old Trafford magic spell over visitors Aston Villa in crunch match up
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United aim to maintain their dominant home record against Aston Villa on Sunday evening.
  • Aston Villa have managed only three victories against Manchester United at Old Trafford since 1955.
  • Manchester United are searching for their first Premier League victory since August.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday evening seeking their first Premier League victory since August. The Red Devils enter the fixture following a 3-2 Champions League comeback win against AS Roma, aiming to maintain a dominant historical home record where Villa have secured only three victories since 1955.

Manager Michael Carrick will look to build momentum with the help of Bruno Fernandes, who holds a strong individual record of six goals and four assists in 12 games against Villa. The visitors feature former United defenders Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, alongside Chelsea loanee Alejandro Garnacho.

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