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Manchester United 3:2 Aston Villa

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Tue, 26 December 2023 @ 8:00pm GMT
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    I think with the right attitude and desire, we have got enough quality in the squad to score a goal.
     
    We're absolutely going to get fecked. Villa have been in great form beating both City and Arsenal while we're abysmal.
     
    I hope we don't play McTominay and Fernandes together. Of course, this could be one of those games where Villa easily bypasses our midfield, squanders good opportunities, and then one of those two ends up scoring, leading to a United win. While three points would be welcome, it would still highlight underlying issues in our gameplay and kill the buzz.

    Hopefully, Mainoo and Amrabat play in the middle, with Fernandes. They are good at ball progression through midfield and their extra solidity lets Rashford play further forward on the left. It also lets us bring on Garnacho as a sub later, as he still plays best as sub in the last third of the match.
     
    ArjenIsM3 said:
    We're absolutely going to get fecked. Villa have been in great form beating both City and Arsenal while we're abysmal.
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    And who can forget their fantastic last min draw with Sheff Utd at home. Or do we only focus on the negative stuff for our own side?
     
    Are we hoping to see Sir Jim make an appearance tonight?

    Ideally abseiling into OT from a helicopter or something with a couple of holdalls full of cash!
     
    Utd heap said:
    And who can forget their fantastic last min draw with Sheff Utd at home. Or do we only focus on the negative stuff for our own side?
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    Sheff Utd defended deep and played for a draw. Nicked a goal and went back to same mode. We are expected to attack at home and this suits Villa . So won't be a surprise if we do drop points here.
     
    CallyRed said:
    Bookies have United as ever so slight favourites, 5/4 to 7/4 is one I've seen.
    But other people with eyes will probably have Villa as favourites
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    Villa we're favourites a couple of days ago. Assume they've got some missing for the odds to have changed so much.
     
    Had a brilliant day with the kids today, having a nice couple of cozy drinks at home now, Man Utd actually turning up and trying would make this a perfect day :)

    Please, I beg! 3-0 statement win.
     
    Statue of Limitations said:
    Had a brilliant day with the kids today, having a nice couple of cozy drinks at home now, Man Utd actually turning up and trying would make this a perfect day :)

    Please, I beg! 3-0 statement win.
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    You've had a great day just be happy with a 0-0 be realistic.
     
    My team would be:

    Onana
    Dalot, Kambwala/Varane, Evans, Shaw
    Amrabat, Mainoo
    Garnacho, Bruno, Rashford
    Hojlund

    4-2-3-1

    Push Bruno back up and allow him play as a true CAM and leave most of the defensive responsibilities to the back 6. I want to see us score at least one goal tonight. Its been too long.

    I'd rather see us lose with a fight than surrender meekly to Aston fecking Villa at home.
     
    Most PL matchday threads I’ve said that this is the one where Hojlund gets off the mark…he ain’t doing shit today ;)
     
    I’ll give it till half time if we’re getting spanked I’ll be watching only connect.
     
    Utd heap said:
    To move worldwide odds someone would need to have put on roughly £1.5m on Utd.
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    Or maybe 1.5m United fans have stuck some money on a win.
    The fact that Villa were favourites at the start of the week but are now not, tells me that it's not for footballing reasons.
     
    CallyRed said:
    Or maybe 1.5m United fans have stuck some money on a win.
    The fact that Villa were favourites at the start of the week but are now not, tells me that it's not for footballing reasons.
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    Earlier in the week there was no money in the market - speculative prices.

    Proper money is in there now - Utd are Favs.
     
    Heinzesight said:
    Most PL matchday threads I’ve said that this is the one where Hojlund gets off the mark…he ain’t doing shit today ;)
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    It’s pure hopium, as the kids would say. There is nothing that indicates Højlund will score today. He might get one randomly, who knows, but I’d be positively surprised if we score at all.
     
    Funny how Villa were slight favourites to win but United fans along with other punters are heavily backing United in this match. If it's pretty much the same line-up as last weekend I'm going with the opposition (again).
     
    Pronewbie said:
    Funny how Villa were slight favourites to win but United fans along with other punters are heavily backing United in this match. If it's pretty much the same line-up as last weekend I'm going with the opposition (again).
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    That's not how odds work. It's real money that dictates the price - not supporters!*

    *Slight anomalies exist.
     
    Onana

    Dalot
    Varane
    Kambwala
    Shaw

    Mainoo
    Amrabat
    Bruno

    Amad
    Hojlund
    Garnacho
     
    Hoping that Jim/Ineos have laid down a marker. Improve now or you’re on your way out.
     
    I am truly a hopeless romantic. I am excited for this one; absolute state of me :lol:
     
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Alejandro Garnacho image Alejandro Garnacho 89% of 321 votes

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Score Predictions

68,119,23
  • Man Utd win
  • Aston Villa win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 16% Man Utd 2:1 Aston Villa
  • 16% Man Utd 0:2 Aston Villa
  • 15% Man Utd 0:3 Aston Villa
  • 9% Man Utd 1:2 Aston Villa
  • 7% Man Utd 1:1 Aston Villa
  • 7% Man Utd 1:0 Aston Villa
  • 6% Man Utd 0:1 Aston Villa
  • 5% Man Utd 1:3 Aston Villa
  • 4% Man Utd 2:0 Aston Villa
  • 3% Man Utd 3:1 Aston Villa
  • 2% Man Utd 0:4 Aston Villa
  • 2% Man Utd 0:0 Aston Villa
  • 2% Man Utd 2:2 Aston Villa
  • 1% Man Utd 1:4 Aston Villa
  • 1% Man Utd 4:1 Aston Villa
  • 1% Man Utd 9:0 Aston Villa
  • 1% Man Utd 0:5 Aston Villa
  • 0% Man Utd 0:9 Aston Villa
  • 0% Man Utd 2:3 Aston Villa
  • 0% Man Utd 3:0 Aston Villa
  • 0% Man Utd 0:7 Aston Villa
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Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Aston Villa
Possession
46% 54%
Shots
13 10
Shots on Target
7 4
Corners
3 6
Fouls
10 10

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Craig Pawson

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