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Premier League: Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Kickoff Time: 2024-02-12 00:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/CARL RECINE
In the recent FA Cup match, Aston Villa suffered a 1-3 home defeat
against Chelsea and were subsequently eliminated from the competition. Their
overall performance in the last five games has been underwhelming, with only
one victory, two draws, and two losses. During this period, their sole win came
against Sheffield United, who are currently positioned at the second to the
bottom. Aston Villa’s form has declined significantly compared to their earlier
successes this season in the league under the guidance of Unai Emery. One
standout player for Aston Villa has been Ollie Watkins, who has emerged as a
key component of Emery’s tactics. Watkins has lived up to expectations and has
not disappointed them. In the Premier League, he has scored 11 goals so far,
placing him fifth in the league’s top scorer list. Analyzing their stats, Aston
Villa have found the back of the net 49 times while conceding 30 goals in the
league this season. They possess strong offensive firepower, but there are
concerns about their defensive performance, as they have been conceding an
average of 1.3 goals per game.
In the previous round of the Premier League, Manchester United secured
a convincing 3-0 victory over West Ham Untied at home. The Red Devils have been
performing strongly with four wins and one draw in their last five games. Their
resurgence can be attributed to the recent involvement of new owner Sir James
Arthur Ratcliffe, who has injected fresh energy into the club. A key player in
Manchester United’s revival is Rasmus Hojlund, who has been in scintillating
form. Hojlund has scored in four consecutive Premier League games, making him
the youngest player in Manchester United’s history to achieve this feat at the
age of 21. Undoubtedly, Hojlund has emerged as their most potent offensive weapon.
Furthermore, the chemistry among Manchester United’s attackers has been
improving steadily. Connections between Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro
Garnacho are becoming more apparent, leading to a more cohesive and effective
offensive unit for the team.
Indeed, Manchester United have been in impressive form recently, with
a noticeable gap in performance compared to Aston Villa. In their last five
games, Manchester United have scored a remarkable total of 15 goals, indicating
their attacking prowess. Furthermore, Manchester United have emerged victorious
in their last three encounters against Aston Villa. Considering these factors,
it is reasonable to expect Manchester United to continue their strong run and
potentially come out on top in their upcoming match against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa’s Last 5 Games: LWLDD
24-02-08 Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
24-02-04 Sheffield United 0-5 Aston Villa
24-01-31 Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United
24-01-27 Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
24-01-14 Everton 0-0 Aston Villa
Manchester United’s Last 5 Games: WWWDW
24-02-04 Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United
24-02-02 Wolves 3-4 Manchester United
24-01-29 Newport County 2-4 Manchester United
24-01-15 Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
24-01-09 Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United
Head To Head Record:
23-12-27 Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
23-04-30 Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
22-11-11 Manchester United 4-2 Aston Villa
22-11-06 Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United
22-07-23 Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa
Prediction: Manchester United
to win or Draw