Steven Gerrard came to Old Trafford for the first time as a coach, when he and Aston Villa faced Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.
Facing Gerrard, Ralf Rangnick came under pressure as United’s caretaker manager for the first time, following a home defeat to Wolves last time out in the Premier League.
Villa are also aiming for a response after consecutive defeats to Brentford and Chelsea since Christmas.
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Awaiting tonight’s winner is a favorable draw at home to Middlesbrough in early February, with United aiming for a path to a No 13 FA Cup title and Villa to eighth.
Sporting News will follow the match live and bring you live updates and highlights before, during and after the game.
Live updates Man United vs. Aston Villa
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14:22 pm: Dean Henderson is another man expected to start for the Reds, but according to MAN, was dropped while he was due to go on loan during the January transfer window.
14:18 pm: Rangnick also said that Jadon Sancho “should have been on the team”, but hamstring problems have left the England winger undisputed.
14:12 pm: Ronaldo’s absence is due to a minor injury, not the number 7 being rested or disqualified:
Rangnick on Ronaldo: “I spoke to Cristiano yesterday before training and he said he had some problems the last few days, minor problems with his spine and in the end we decided not taking any risks in a national cup would make more sense than a game that could last 120 minutes.” #mufc
– Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) January 10, 2022
14:00 pm: How will Rangnick be on his side? The German can place Fernandes at the center of his 4-2-3-1 formation, or continue with his 4-2-2-2. Even with the latter, there will be questions about whether Marcus Rashford or Mason Greenwood will side with Edinson Cavani at the top.
13:57 pm: And here is Villa’s strong XI, as expected:
13:56 pm: The entire United team is here:
🔴 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 🔴
Ralf’s Reds for tonight #FACup tie#MUFC
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 10, 2022
13:55 pm: Ronaldo miss! The Portuguese superstar was not even on the bench, with compatriot Bruno Fernandes returning to the starting lineup as captain.
13:42 pm: One person who will definitely not play tonight is Philippe Coutinho. However, the Brazilian player today completed medical procedures for Villa and is set to make his debut next weekend.
13:40 pm: We are now 15 minutes away from confirmed team news. Will Cristiano Ronaldo be rested before another meeting of the tournament with Villa on Saturday?
13:34 pm: United are looking to end a five-season title drought, with the final silverware winning the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League under Jose Mourinho. The Reds’ most recent FA Cup win came a season earlier, under Louis van Gaal.
13:29 pm: Gerrard, who won the FA Cup twice as a Liverpool player, said of the FA Cup’s allure in his pre-match press conference: “It’s a real tradition, it’s a It’s a special competition for all Brits and Britons because we know that very well.. But I think that every foreigner who comes to this country, when you talk to them, the FA Cup always comes up. So, it’s also known all over the world.”
13:22 pm: The last time they met at Old Trafford, Villa left with 3 points in the Premier League. Bruno Fernandes missed a late penalty in a 0-1 loss in September.
13:11 pm: Rangnick has called on United to play with a “different level of energy” that the team showed against Wolves. He has also chosen central midfield as a key strength of Aston Villa.
13:02 pm: Gerrard’s last appearance as a player against Manchester United was perhaps the most painful – the infamous red card at Anfield, just 38 seconds after he was substituted.
12:55 pm: Welcome to Sporting News’ Man United vs Aston Villa live coverage. As with last season, there is no rematch in the FA Cup Third Round – so the match must be decided tonight, with extra time and penalties if necessary.
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How to watch Man United vs Aston Villa
- Day: Monday, January 10
- Time: 2:55 p.m. ET
- Streaming online: ESPN+ (subscribers only)
Monday’s FA Cup match between Manchester United and Aston Villa from Old Trafford will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN’s streaming service, ESPN+ in the United States.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa lineup
Manchester United starting line-up (4-2-2-2): De Gea (GK) – Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Shaw – Fred, McTominay – Greenwood, Fernandes – Cavani, Rashford.
Aston Villa starting lineup (4-3-3): Martinez (GK) – Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett – Ramsey, Luiz, McGinn – Buendia, Watkins, Ings.
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Betting lines and odds between Man United vs. Aston Villa
Odds by DraftKings
- Cash flow: Man United -140 / Draw +295 / Aston Villa +400
- Spread (Asia Handicap): Man United -0.5 (+100) / Aston Villa +0.5 (-110)
- Total goals is O/U 2.5: Over -120/Under +100
- Both teams scored: Yes -130 / No +100
