Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandMarch 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM

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Manchester United will host Aston Villa in a crucial Premier League match on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Old Trafford. Both teams are vying for a top-four finish to qualify for the Champions League. Manchester United currently sits in third place, just ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference. This game is important because Chelsea and Liverpool are only three points behind in the standings. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his players are eager to bounce back after their first defeat under his leadership against Newcastle. The game will be broadcast with live coverage beginning at 11:00 GMT.

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Ruben Amorim 30% Chelsea 35% Al Jazeera ×235% United Kingdom 40% Newcastle United ×240% Paul Scholes 40% UEFA Champions League 50% Old Trafford ×260% Premier League ×270% Michael Carrick ×575% Aston Villa ×580% Manchester United ×890%

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