Manchester United v Aston Villa: probable line-ups for Premier League meeting

Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, 8 November 2026, in the 10th round of the Premier League season. Senne Lammens is expected to start in goal for the home side, while Bryan Mbeumo could lead the attack.

United are likely to line up with a back four featuring Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire at centre-back. Ayden Heaven and Diogo Dalot are expected to complete the defence.

Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans could form the holding midfield partnership, providing protection for the defence and helping United build from the back. Bruno Fernandes is expected to operate in the main creative role, with Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha supporting him in the attacking midfield positions.

Mbeumo is projected to play as the central striker. Manuel Ugarte and Benjamin Sesko are unavailable because of injury, while Lisandro Martinez is suspended.

Manchester United’s probable line-up

Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens

Defenders: Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot

Defensive midfielders: Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans

Attacking midfielders: Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha

Striker: Bryan Mbeumo

Aston Villa are also expected to use a back four, with Pau Torres and Victor Lindelof forming the central defensive pairing. Zion Suzuki is tipped to start in goal, while Ian Maatsen and Matty Cash are likely to occupy the full-back positions.

Leon Goretzka and Boubacar Kamara could be selected in central midfield, giving Villa a combination of physical strength and defensive balance. John McGinn is expected to play a key part in the attacking build-up.

Johan Manzambi and Alysson are projected to join McGinn in the advanced midfield positions, behind Nicolas Jackson. Jackson is expected to lead the line and provide Villa’s main threat in front of goal.

Matteo Ruggeri, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Amadou Onana are all set to miss the match through injury.

Aston Villa’s probable line-up

Goalkeeper: Zion Suzuki

Defenders: Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Victor Lindelof, Matty Cash

Defensive midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Boubacar Kamara

Attacking midfielders: Johan Manzambi, John McGinn, Alysson

Striker: Nicolas Jackson

Manchester United are priced at 1.98 to win, while the odds for a draw are 3.20. Aston Villa are listed at 3.00 by bookmaker 1xbet.