We are gearing up for another weekend in the Premier League which means more twists and turns.
Manchester United emerged 3-0 winners from their clash with West Ham last time out, as Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho netted in one of the most comfortable wins of the season.
The Reds will look to gain more momentum in the top-flight on Sunday when they travel to Aston Villa, who are currently occupying fourth place in the Premier League, which tells you everything you need to know about the importance of this fixture.
United go into the game unbeaten in their last five matches, too.
Former Arsenal man turned pundit Paul Merson has given his verdict for the game and he thinks it will be a 2-2 draw at Villa Park.
Merson said (via The Metro): “Two weeks ago, I’d have said Aston Villa straight away as they were on a run of 15 successive wins at home. Their last two home games at Villa Park barring the Sheffield United one have been worrying, to say the least.
“Manchester United, on the other hand, have so much pace on the counterattack and are feeling good again, so I can’t see Villa dealing with their threat. I usually never fancy Manchester United away from home, but I think Villa have been sussed out at home in recent weeks, so I’m going for a 2-2 draw. However, if I had to pick a winner, I would go for Manchester United.
“Kobbie Mainoo’s emergence has been a bright spark for Manchester United. The lad was a bit nervous when he first came into the team, but he has really imposed himself in recent weeks and looks like a top-class talent. The goal he scored the other day against Wolves was absolutely amazing – if Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo had scored such a goal, you wouldn’t hear the end of it.”
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