In a thrilling Premier League match, Manchester United hosts Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Boxing Day with the goal of winning at home for the first time since 1978.
Following their 2-0 loss to West Ham United on Saturday, the Red Devils are now ranked eighth in the table. Meanwhile, third-placed Villa missed an opportunity to take the lead when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sheffield United. Sports Mole has compiled the team news for both teams.
MANCHESTER UNITED
Out: Amad Diallo (knee), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Mason Mount (calf), Harry Maguire (groin), Victor Lindelof (unspecified), Casemiro (thigh), Tyrell Malacia (knee)
Doubtful: Rasmus Hojlund (illness), Raphael Varane (illness), Anthony Martial (illness)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Onana; Dalot, Evans, Varane, Reguilon; McTominay, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
ASTON VILLA
Out: Matty Cash (suspended), Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Bertrand Traore (muscle), Youri Tielemans (calf), Robin Olsen (knock)
Doubtful: Pau Torres (ankle)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno; Zaniolo, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey; Diaby, Watkins
