Manchester Utd vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Brazilian Villain]

More chance of Carlton Palmer scoring for Chelsea tomorrow.

Or Patsy.

[john2710]

If Man Utd have got the right manager, it's going to take a minimum of 3 years for them to get back up to the top 6. If they've got the wrong manager they're in trouble. So far it looks like he's the latter.

If we start well & get the early goal things will turn nasty.

[VillaTim]

-------- Martinez  -------
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
    Kamara.  Tielemans
Rogers - McGinn - Ascensio
--------- Watkins ---------

[SoccerHQ]

Onana needs to start given how he's played last few weeks. Will be good for us next season I'm sure. Think from the comments Youri will be on the bench and only used last ten minutes if we're drawing.

When you look back at last 30 years in the league we've actually had very few cliff-hanger final days compared to most clubs.

In all our relegation battles it was settled before last game and of course 15/16 we were down by November. Then in the championship we got into the play offs before the final day and since coming back up only 2020 when we got that nailbiting draw at West Ham was a decisive last day result needed so tomorrow will be different needing a win and intently watching two other games at the same time.

Funnily enough one of the most entertaining final days didn't really involve us but was 2011 when we were beating Liverpool 1-0 and everyone around me was just listening to SHA losing and getting relegated.

[VillaTim]

Probably the last dance for that incredible spine we have had for the last few years -
Martinez Mings McGinn Watkins . Emotional.  All modern day legends of the club in my humble opinion.

[DB]

I am nervous, but not as nervous going into the West Ham game a few years back.

[AV84]

Should we assume we won't be seeing Garnacho tomorrow?

[Dave]

Probably the last dance for that incredible spine we have had for the last few years -
Martinez Mings McGinn Watkins . Emotional.  All modern day legends of the club in my humble opinion.

I appreciate it will upset you if it happens, but I'd be very surprised if Mings plays ahead of Pau tomorrow.

[dave.woodhall]

Onana needs to start given how he's played last few weeks. Will be good for us next season I'm sure. Think from the comments Youri will be on the bench and only used last ten minutes if we're drawing.

When you look back at last 30 years in the league we've actually had very few cliff-hanger final days compared to most clubs.

In all our relegation battles it was settled before last game and of course 15/16 we were down by November. Then in the championship we got into the play offs before the final day and since coming back up only 2020 when we got that nailbiting draw at West Ham was a decisive last day result needed so tomorrow will be different needing a win and intently watching two other games at the same time.

Funnily enough one of the most entertaining final days didn't really involve us but was 2011 when we were beating Liverpool 1-0 and everyone around me was just listening to SHA losing and getting relegated.

From 2011-2020 we only played six (I think) Premier League games where we were mathematically safe.

[VillaTim]

Probably the last dance for that incredible spine we have had for the last few years -
Martinez Mings McGinn Watkins . Emotional.  All modern day legends of the club in my humble opinion.

I appreciate it will upset you if it happens, but I'd be very surprised if Mings plays ahead of Pau tomorrow.

Yeah, heard that one before . If Mings is 100% he will play . Torres is a risk for big games , if this season has taught us anything..

[cdbearsfan]

Who knows. The only defensive certainty is that, if fit, Konsa will play. Somewhere.

[PeterWithesShin]

Fundraisers to walk from Villa Park to Old Trafford

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq69m67n90eo

[VillaTim]

Should we assume we won't be seeing Garnacho tomorrow?

He'd be a fantastic Bailey upgrade if we have any chance of signing him. Under Emery I think he could be a real asset , his speed is incredible.

[Crown Hill]

Should we assume we won't be seeing Garnacho tomorrow?

Great if true as my big worry would be him up against Cash!

I can Tielemans starting tomorrow hence the Belgian manager’s pre emptive strike.

Don’t think Onana and Kamara works on games where expect the lion’s share of possession.

[Dogtanian]

That will be a long, hard slog. It was a bastard in the rain just from Villa Park to Bodymoor.

Great cause.