Manchester United make four changes as Erik ten Hag names shock partnership vs Aston Villa
Man Utd have confirmed their starting line up to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United have confirmed their starting line up to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Erik ten Hag has made four changes from the team that drew 3-3 with FC Porto in midweek, as Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans both come into the side from the start. Kobbie Mainoo replaces Casemiro in central midfield, while Alejandro Garnacho starts ahead of Amad Diallo in the front line.
The decision to start experienced duo Maguire and Evans at centre-back instead of Ten Hag signings Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez is a damning reflection on the current state of affairs ahead of a crucial afternoon for the under fire manager.
Ten Hag will be demanding a much improved performance from his side as he looks to ease the pressure on his position heading into the second international break of the season, with the very realistic fear he could be sacked if Villa win comfortably.
United XI vs Aston Villa: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Evans, Dalot; Mainoo, Eriksen, Fernandes (c); Garnacho, Rashford, Højlund.
Subs: Bayindir, De Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez, Casemiro, Ugarte, Amad, Antony, Zirkzee.