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Pundit Predictions: Who starts against Villa?

Manchester United are looking to return to winning ways when Aston Villa visit Old Trafford this Sunday.

Our 14:00 GMT kick-off against Unai Emery's side could have huge ramifications for the top-four race, making it a very important meeting for the Reds.

Think you know how it's going to go? Luckily, you've still got time to play our free United Predictions game ahead of the match.

Your task is to score as many points as possible by correctly picking our starting XI, first scorer, Man of the Match and the final result.

Keep scrolling for tips from former Reds Wes Brown and Quinton Fortune...

WILL MICHAEL MAKE CHANGES?

PREDICT THE LINE-UP

WES BROWN'S PREDICTIONS

The ex-Reds defender reckons that, despite a tricky visit to Newcastle United last time out, Michael Carrick could opt to field an unchanged XI when Villa come to town.

He's also backing Benjamin Sesko to add a ninth Premier League goal to his tally, continuing his strong form in 2026 so far. Here are Wes's picks in full:

Starting XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes (c), Cunha; Sesko.

Correct score: United 2 Villa 1

First scorer: Benjamin Sesko

Man of the Match: Matheus Cunha

QUINTON FORTUNE'S PREDICTIONS

Quinton has gone for two changes in his starting XI, with Diogo Dalot and Amad coming in for Noussair Mazraoui and Sesko.

He also believes our captain, Bruno Fernandes, is going to be the star of the show.

Starting XI: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes (c), Cunha; Mbeumo.

Correct score: United 3 Villa 1

First scorer: Bruno Fernandes

Man of the Match: Bruno Fernandes

Wes and Quinton are part of MUTV's team on Sunday, providing exclusive matchday coverage from 12:30 GMT.

PLAY UNITED PREDICTIONS

You earn five points for every player you predict correctly in your starting XI, along with a further 10 for the correct formation. There are then an additional 20 points available for each of the first scorer, correct score and Man of the Match sections.

That means there is a maximum of 125 points up for grabs, but you'll need to be on top form to get close to that tally.

You have until 12:30 GMT (90 minutes before kick-off) to submit your line-up prediction, and right up until the first whistle at 14:00 GMT to pick everything else.

We're keeping track of your scores across March, with the top scorers set to be entered into a draw for the chance to win a £100 United Store voucher, but please ensure you stay logged into the app so your progress is recorded.

That's on top of the overall £500 United Store voucher prize, which players with the highest score across the entire season will be entered into.

What are you waiting for? Play United Predictions now!

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