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
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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