How to watch and follow United v Villa

Tuesday 08 November 2022 07:00

Manchester United will play Aston Villa for the second time in five days on Thursday, when the Villans visit Old Trafford for a Carabao Cup clash.

Erik ten Hag will be eager for a reaction from his side after the Reds were beaten 3-1 by Unai Emery’s team at Villa Park in the Premier League on Sunday.

And with this being our last home fixture before the World Cup break, the players will no doubt want to sign off at the Theatre of Dreams on a high note.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the highly anticipated fixture…

Ten Hag: The result doesn't lie

 Article

The boss feels the Reds' performance at Villa Park was unacceptable.

HOW CAN YOU FOLLOW THE GAME?

Our clash with Villa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with kick-off at Old Trafford scheduled for 20:00 GMT.

You can watch exclusive build-up and post-match reaction live on MUTV - now available in the United App.

Our pre-match coverage will start at 18:55 BST on Thursday and will be followed by live radio commentary during the 90 minutes.

WHEN CAN YOU SEE HIGHLIGHTS?

Two-minute highlights of the game will be available from midnight, with more in-depth versions to follow.

WHAT’S THE TEAM NEWS?

Antony, Jadon Sancho and Bruno Fernandes were all missing for Sunday’s match in the West Midlands, but the latter will return for Thursday’s clash after serving his one-match suspension in the Premier League. 

For the visitors, Philippe Coutinho and Diego Carlos are both out injured for the trip to Old Trafford.

Talking points from Villa Park

 Article

United's nine-game unbeaten run came to a juddering halt, as we were beaten at Villa Park.

LAST TIME OUT

United’s last match was away to Villa, in the Premier League, in what was Emery’s first match in charge of the West Midlands club. The Reds' 3-1 defeat was inflicted by goals from Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey.

This loss ended United’s nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions and Ten Hag will want to get back to winning ways when the sides meet again on Thursday.

WHO ELSE IS PLAYING?

There are a host of Carabao Cup fixtures this week, being played across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The Reds aren’t the only club to be facing a fellow Premier League team either, with Manchester City taking on Chelsea in a hotly anticipated encounter. 

CARABAO CUP FIXTURES

TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER

Stevenage v Charlton
Bristol City v Lincoln
Bournemouth v Everton
Brentford v Gillingham
MK Dons v Morecambe
Leicester v Newport County
Burnley v Crawley

WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER

Wolves v Leeds
Nottingham Forest v Spurs
Arsenal v Brighton
Southampton v Sheffield Wednesday
West Ham v Blackburn Rovers
Newcastle v Crystal Palace
Man City v Chelsea (20:00 GMT)
Liverpool v Derby County (20:00 GMT)

THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER

United v Aston Villa (20:00 GMT)

All matches kick off at 19:45 GMT unless stated.

Recommended: