MAN UTD kick off their FA Cup campaign with a tough home tie against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils failed to win a single trophy under the leadership of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but have welcomed in German Ralf Rangnick to steady the ship until the end of the season.
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It’s has been a less than convincing start, losing their last game 1-0 to Wolves in the Premier League.
But they’ve the chance to put things right with a solid victory over a Villa side who beat them earlier this season at the Theatre of Dreams already.
Gerrard, however, will be relishing his return to his old rivals United, and will be plotting their early FA Cup downfall.
What time does Man Utd vs Aston Villa kick-off?
- Man Utd’s big FA Cup clash with Aston Villa will get underway from 7.55pm UK time on Monday, January 10.
- The game will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester.
- There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance at the tie.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Man Utd vs Aston Villa will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
- You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
- Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
- You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer.
Team news
Harry Maguire missed the loss to Wolves and could sit out again vs Villa with Phil Jones set to start again.
Victor Lindelof returned to training in the week and should be fit to start too, while Eric Bailly is away on AFCON duty.
Paul Pogba remanins injured for Rangnick’s side.
For Gerrard’s Villa, Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings could come back into the side after missing the defeat to Brentford.
New signing Philippe Coutinho isn’t likely to be involved just yet.
Odds
- Aston Villa – 12/5
- Draw – 13/5
- Man Utd – EVS
*Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication.
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