Predicted Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Aston Villa, Mainoo starts

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December 21, 2025 15:14 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Manchester United take on Aston Villa in today’s Premier League clash at Villa Park.

The Red Devils are currently seventh in the standings with 26 points. They can move within goal difference of fourth-placed Chelsea with a victory over the Villans.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-up:

Senne Lammens has been ever-present in goal for the Red Devils since his debut in October and he is expected to start between the sticks.

In defence, there could be one change with Lisandro Martinez coming in for Ayden Heaven. He will partner Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw in the back three.

Amad Diallo‘s absence due to international duty means Diogo Dalot could slot at right wing-back with Patrick Dorgu on the opposite end.

Casemiro being suspended opens the door for Kobbie Mainoo to partner Bruno Fernandes in the heart of the midfield against the Villans.

In the final third, there will be a change of personnel with Bryan Mbeumo away on international duty with Cameroon at the current point.

Joshua Zirkzee could come in to lead the line. Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are widely expected to feature as the attacking midfielders.

Predicted Man Utd line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Aston Villa: Lammens; Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha; Zirkzee.