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Manchester United XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Michael Carrick could spring a surprise for must-win fixture…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:45 PM
Manchester United XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United will be without the injured Carlos Baleba and suspended Lisandro Martinez against Aston Villa.
  • Manager Michael Carrick confirmed midfielder Carlos Baleba will be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury.
  • Patrick Dorgu and Harry Maguire are listed as injury doubts for Sunday's clash at Old Trafford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United face Aston Villa in the Premier League at Old Trafford with manager Michael Carrick dealing with several squad absences. Midfielder Carlos Baleba has been ruled out for multiple weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Roma, while defender Lisandro Martinez is suspended following his red card against Chelsea. Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu remain injury doubts ahead of Sunday's match.

United enter the game sitting 17th in the Premier League table, having recently halted a winless run with a 3-2 Champions League comeback against Roma. Striker Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined until the new year with a shin injury, leading to Bryan Mbeumo being projected to start up front alongside Shea Lacey and Matheus Cunha in attack.

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