{"id":644963,"date":"2025-12-20T21:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/644963\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T21:33:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:33:25","slug":"predicted-manchester-united-line-up-to-face-aston-villa-ruben-amorim-has-three-big-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/644963\/","title":{"rendered":"Predicted Manchester United line-up to face Aston Villa, Ruben Amorim has three big decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester United head to Villa Park on Sunday to face the Premier League\u2019s most in-form team, Aston Villa.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim<\/a> could claim a third successive away victory at Villa Park this weekend, continuing a superb run of results for Manchester United<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, he will have to do so without Amad, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui<\/a>, who have all now departed for AFCON.<\/p>\n

Manchester United team news vs Aston Villa <\/p>\n

How worried does this list of absentees make you for the Villa game?<\/p>\n

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Additionally, United are without Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt<\/a>, who are injured, and also Casemiro will miss the clash through suspension<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So with all these absences, what is the likely starting line-up for United?<\/p>\n

\"MatheusPhoto by Richard Martin-Roberts \u2013 CameraSport via Getty ImagesHow Manchester United could line-up against Aston Villa<\/p>\n

United changed system to almost a 4-2-3-1 against Bournemouth, but against Villa, we expect a return to the 3-4-2-1 due to a lack of winger options, unless Shea Lacey gets his debut.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, here is our starting line-up for the game against Villa.<\/p>\n

Senne Lammens<\/a>:<\/strong> In goal, Lammens is a nailed-on starter at the moment. Sir Alex Ferguson doubled down on his Lammens praise<\/a> recently, and the Belgian will be eager to get a clean sheet.<\/p>\n

Leny Yoro<\/a>:<\/strong> Moving into the back-line, and with Mazraoui\u2019s absence, Yoro is a sure starter after impressing in the right-back role against Villa.<\/p>\n

Ayden Heaven<\/a>:<\/strong> The injury list means Heaven is set for a fourth successive start in the middle of the back three. Heaven has impressed with his on-ball ability<\/a>, and we expect him to be key here, stepping into midfield.<\/p>\n

Luke Shaw<\/a>:<\/strong> With Lisandro Martinez gradually increasing his minutes, he might very well start here against Villa, but we think Shaw gets the nod due to sharpness against a tough opponent.<\/p>\n

Diogo Dalot<\/a>:<\/strong> With Amad gone, United\u2019s wing-backs are about to get a lot more defensive, and we expect to see Dalot starting on the right with hopes he can continue his impressive form.<\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes<\/a>:<\/strong> In midfield, Fernandes was among United\u2019s best players against Bournemouth<\/a>, and as usual, he will be an immediate starter.<\/p>\n

Kobbie Mainoo<\/a>:<\/strong> Despite all the speculation around Mainoo right now, this is a game he should absolutely be starting with Casemiro suspended. Additionally, Amorim praised Mainoo\u2019s performance against Bournemouth<\/a> and so we expect him to start.<\/p>\n

Patrick Dorgu<\/a>:<\/strong> With Dalot moved over to the right, we expect to see Dorgu back in the starting line-up on the left.<\/p>\n

Matheus Cunha<\/a>:<\/strong> After a slow start for United, Cunha now has goal involvements in back to back games and he will be keen to continue here. Cunha was excellent against Bournemouth<\/a> and with Mbeumo out we see him on the right here.<\/p>\n

HOW should Manchester United line-up against Aston Villa?\ud83e\udd14 <\/p>\n

What changes would you make to our team selection?\u26bd\ufe0f<\/p>\n

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Mason Mount<\/a>:<\/strong> This season has seen Mount back at his best, offering so much and becoming key to Amorim\u2019s system. Now he will be relied upon even more over the next month.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Sesko<\/a>:<\/strong> Back in the starting line-up we fully expect to see Sesko after his injury. The Slovenian looked sharp against Bournemouth and he will be hoping to get back amongst the goals here.<\/p>\n

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