Pressure continues to mount on Erik ten Hag and Manchester United when the Red Devils take on Aston Villa Villa Park in the Premier League on Sunday.
The visitors find themselves in the bottom half of the standings after the 3-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur, while Unai Emery's men are six points clear of United as Villa aim to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
As Aston Villa takes on Manchester United this week, fans are eagerly looking for the best ways to catch the action live. Many are also keen on analyzing the match beforehand to better understand the potential outcomes. If you’re preparing to watch the game, it’s a good idea to explore the Aston Villa vs Manchester United predictions for an insightful look into what experts think might happen on the field.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky GO |
| United States | USA, Telemundo, Fubo, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Canada | Fubo |
| Germany | Sky Sports Premier League |
| India | Disney+ Hotstar VIP |
| Republic of Ireland | Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky GO |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Italy | Sky Sports Uno, Sky Go Italia |
| Netherlands | Viaplay |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
In the UK, the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United will be broadcast live on TV on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, and is available to stream online live through Sky Go.
In the U.S. the game will be available to stream live online on Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), Sling Blue and DirecTV Stream, as well as being broadcast live on USA and Telemundo.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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Aston Villa vs Manchester United kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | October 6, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9 am ET / 2 pm BST |
| Venue: | Villa Park |
The Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United will be played at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.
It will kick off at 6 am PT / 9 am ET / 2 pm BST on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Team news & squads
Aston Villa team news
The Lions' mid-week 1-0 win over Bayern in the Champions League was marred by Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana picking up groin and hamstring injuries, respectively.
With the midfield duo unlikely to feature, Ramsey's replacement in Leon Bailey himself is a doubt after the latter was forced out with a knock.
Besides, Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara and John McGinn remain all remain confined to the treatment room, while Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins start upfront.
Aston Villa possible XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Rogers, Barkley, Tielemans, Philogene; Duran, Watkins.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Martinez, Olsen, Gauci |
| Defenders: | Cash, Konsa, Carlos, Digne, Torres, Nedeljkovic, Maatsen, Hause |
| Midfielders: | Barkley, Tielemans, Buendia, Bogarde |
| Forwards: | Watkins, Duran, Philogene, Rogers, Bailey |
Manchester United team news
Captain Bruno Fernandes will be available for selection after his three-match ban following his Spurs red card was overturned following an appeal from the club.
However, on the injury front, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro continue to nurse their respective concerns while Mason Mount emerges as a doubt after sustaining a cut to the head in the Spurs loss.
Kobbie Mainoo is a touch-and-go but has returned to training after being left out from the previous matchday.
Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford are expected to feature in the XI, with Amad Diallo likely to be counted as an option from the bench.
Manchester United possible XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bayindir, Onana, Heaton |
| Defenders: | Lindelof, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Evans, Amass |
| Midfielders: | Mount, Fernandes, Eriksen, Casemiro, Ugarte, Mainoo, Collyer, Gore |
| Forwards: | Hojlund, Rashford, Zirkzee, Amad, Garnacho, Antony, Wheatley |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Aston Villa and Manchester United across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2024 | Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United | Premier League |
| December 26, 2023 | Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| April 30, 2023 | Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| November 10, 2022 | Manchester United 4-2 Aston Villa | Carabao Cup |
| November 6, 2022 | Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United | Premier League |