Aston Villa will go in search of a second win over Manchester United in the space of a week when they meet the Red Devils in Thursday's EFL Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford.
Unai Emery kicked off his reign in the Villa dugout with a 3-1 victory over Erik ten Hag's side in the Premier League at the weekend, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
MANCHESTER UNITED vs. ASTON VILLA
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Out: Raphael Varane (thigh), Axel Tuanzebe (unspecified), Brandon Williams (unspecified), Mason Greenwood (club suspension)
Doubtful: Antony (knock), Jadon Sancho (illness)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Dubravka; Dalot, Martinez, Maguire, Malacia; Fred, McTominay; Elanga, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial
ASTON VILLA
Out: Jan Bednarek (ineligible), Leander Dendoncker (ineligible), Diego Carlos (calf), Philippe Coutinho (thigh)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Olsen; Cash, Chambers, Mings, Digne; Kamara, McGinn, Ramsey; Bailey, Watkins, Buendia
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Ben Knapton
