Manchester United begin their new era with Sir Jim Ratcliffe involved against Aston Villa tonight.
Old Trafford could be feeling the winds of change on Boxing Day after 25 per cent of the Glazers' control of the club was bought out by the INEOS owner.
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The substantial turnaround required to get the Red Devils back to their former glory will not be produced immediately, but bringing a feel-good factor back is certainly high up on the club's new agenda.
Up first in this new era are a Villa team who have embodied everything Ratcliffe might want United to become.
Unai Emery's hard-working, attractive team may have missed the chance to lead the Premier League at Christmas, but they can reiterate their title credentials by pooping the party in Manchester.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester United vs Aston Villa is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight on Tuesday December 26, 2023.
The match will take place at Old Trafford.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa
TV channel: In the UK, today's game will be televised live on Amazon Prime Video.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Amazon Prime Video app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa team news
Manchester United XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Varane, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Reguilon, Antony, Pellistri, van de Beek, McTominay, Gore, Mejbri, Kambwala
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Konsa, Diego Carlos, Lenglet, Digne, Bailey, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey, Dendoncker, Watkins
Subs: Torres, Alex Moreno, Chambers, Diaby, Zaniolo, Duran, Marschall, Iroegbunam, Proctor
Manchester United vs Aston Villa prediction
It is very tough to predict whether United will suddenly turn up now the Ratcliffe business is done, as well as if Villa will undergo a dip having missed their chance to top the table.
We'll go with no to both of those propositions.
Aston Villa to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Villa have only beaten United once at Old Trafford since Gabby Agbonlahor hit a first-half winner back in December 2009 - with just one home win to boast in that time period, too.
Man Utd wins: 104
Aston Villa wins: 51
Draws: 41
Manchester United vs Aston Villa match odds
Man Utd to win: 7/5
Aston Villa to win: 9/5
Draw: 27/10
