Is Manchester United v Aston Villa on TV tonight? Channel, start time and how to watch online
Manchester United host Aston Villa in the Premier League tonight as Erik ten Hag’s side try to make up ground in the race to finish in the top four.
Villa have been flying under Spanish manager Unai Emery this season, so much so that they are in the conversation for the Premier League title approaching the halfway stage, although a draw against Sheffield United before Christmas ended a club-record 15-game winning run at home to slow their momentum.
United have meanwhile won only one of their December fixtures, and the latest defeat – a dismal 2-0 loss at West Ham on Saturday – left them 11 points behind Villa and slipping down towards mid-table.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match and here are the Boxing Day fixtures latest odds and tips.
Start time
Manchester United v Aston Villa will take place at Old Trafford and will kick-off at 8pm GMT.
How to watch
The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Subscribers can watch via their smart TV app, stream online through the Amazon Prime website, or on the Amazon Prime Video app.
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Team news
Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane could return after illness. Erik ten Hag is set to be without Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and Tyrell Malacia. However, Christian Eriksen came off the bench at West Ham and could start after an injury layoff.
Unai Emery is without the suspended duo of Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara. Pau Torres is a doubt with an ankle injury and Youri Tielemans is a doubt with a calf problem. Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia and Bertrand Traore all remain out of contention for the long-term.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Kambwala, Evans, Shaw; McTominay, Eriksen; Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Antony; Hojlund.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno; Bailey, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey, McGinn; Diaby, Watkins.
Odds
Manchester United win 7/5
Draw 5/2
Aston Villa win 9/5
Prediction
Villa’s counter-attacking prowess and the pace of Ollie Watkins will cause Manchester United problems in what should be an even game. There are usually plenty of goals on Boxing Day, so we’re saying an entertaining score draw. Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa.
