What is Bastian Schweinsteiger laughing at?
My money is on him having just seen Sergio Romero drop an
absolute clanger in the warm up. The 7.45pm kick-off not far away now
folks...
Bastian Schweinsteiger starts on the bench for Manchester United
Javier Hernandez is also on the Man Utd bench as he warms up at Villa Park
Wayne Rooney of Manchester United applauds the fans as he comes out to warm up in front of Morgan Schneiderlin
Louis van Gaal has no concerns over playing Januzaj as a No 10
'I think he showed a lot of good things and I want to try him in No 10, his favoured position,' Van Gaal told Sky Sports.
'It's not a big move. He's always training with us and fighting for his position so for me it's not a big step.'
'It's not a big move. He's always training with us and fighting for his position so for me it's not a big step.'
Is it too late to call back De Gea? Romero seems to have Taibi disease...
What is this Taibi disease you ask? Well there has been no official diagnosis yet but Romero is showing all the symptoms.
While warming up, the Argentine looked uneasy in goal and most worryingly spilled shots between his legs with the ball then crawling into the back of the net.
Massimo Taibi is back!
While warming up, the Argentine looked uneasy in goal and most worryingly spilled shots between his legs with the ball then crawling into the back of the net.
Massimo Taibi is back!
Sergio Romero warms up for Manchester United at Villa Park
Romero once again starts in goal for the Red Devils having signed in the summer
Romero goes to save a shot in the warm up...
...but lets the ball spill between his feet
The ball then roll towards goal...
...and crosses the line. Just as well it's the warm up, Sergio!
ADAM CRAFTON: David de Gea trained with the
Manchester United reserve team on Friday morning after being told he
would not travel with the first-team squad for Friday evening's visit to
Aston Villa.
United manager Louis van Gaal claimed on Thursday that De Gea had told goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek that he did not want to be selected for United's opening two league games against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
Van Gaal's claim arrived amid continued speculation that United's Spanish goalkeeper is destined to join Real Madrid before the end of this summer's transfer window.
United manager Louis van Gaal claimed on Thursday that De Gea had told goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek that he did not want to be selected for United's opening two league games against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
Van Gaal's claim arrived amid continued speculation that United's Spanish goalkeeper is destined to join Real Madrid before the end of this summer's transfer window.
Manchester United's David de Gea has been banished to the reserves by Louis van Gaal
Full line-ups from Villa Park
Aston Villa: Guzan, Bacuna, Richards, Clark, Amavi, Veretout, Gueye, Westwood, Ayew, Agbonlahor, Sinclair.
Subs: Baker, Richardson, Hutton, Sanchez, Kozak, Bunn, Gestede.
Man Utd: Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Mata, Depay, Januzaj, Rooney.
Subs: Hernandez, Young, Ander Herrera, Valencia, Schweinsteiger, McNair, Johnstone.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)
Subs: Baker, Richardson, Hutton, Sanchez, Kozak, Bunn, Gestede.
Man Utd: Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Mata, Depay, Januzaj, Rooney.
Subs: Hernandez, Young, Ander Herrera, Valencia, Schweinsteiger, McNair, Johnstone.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)
Aston Villa supporters arrive at Villa Park ahead of their club's clash with Manchester United
Supporters walk outside Villa Park ahead of the 7.45pm kick-off
Adnan Januzaj makes first Manchester United start for six months
There is one change from the Manchester United side that
defeated Tottenham on Saturday with Adnan Januzaj making his first start
since February as he replaces Ashley Young. Sergio Romero remains in
goal with David de Gea left out of the squad.
There are five home debutants for Aston Villa who are unchanged from the team which won 1-0 at Bournemouth on the opening Saturday.
There are five home debutants for Aston Villa who are unchanged from the team which won 1-0 at Bournemouth on the opening Saturday.
Manchester United starting XI
Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Mata, Memphis, Januzaj, Rooney.
Aston Villa starting XI
Guzan, Bacuna, Richards, Clark, Amavi, Veretout, Gueye, Wetswood, Ayew, Agbonlahor, Sinclair.
Will Tim Sherwood tinker his side for the visit of Manchester United?
We've already seen one Manchester side run riot in the West Midlands, with City winning 3-0 at West Brom on Monday.
The Baggies played 4-4-2 in that game, and having been over run in midfield it proved a costly error.
Villa played 4-4-2 in their victory at Bournemouth, so will they take the same risk against Manchester United? Team news should be on the way very shortly.
The Baggies played 4-4-2 in that game, and having been over run in midfield it proved a costly error.
Villa played 4-4-2 in their victory at Bournemouth, so will they take the same risk against Manchester United? Team news should be on the way very shortly.
One victory already for Manchester United tonight...
...they have beaten the traffic to get into Villa Park nice
and early. Louis van Gaal's side are smartly dressed as they make their
way to the away dressing room.
Four days of Premier League action are on the way...
Here are all of this weekend's fixtures and kick-off times.
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Aston Villa have not beaten Manchester United at home in the
Premier League since the first game of the 1995-96 season, losing 12 and
drawing seven in this time.
But following his side's 1-0 victory over Premier League newcomers Bournemouth last weekend, Tim Sherwood will be confident his side can break their hoodoo.
Ahead of the Villa Park clash, where both teams will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the new campaign, Sportsmail takes a look at the stats.
But following his side's 1-0 victory over Premier League newcomers Bournemouth last weekend, Tim Sherwood will be confident his side can break their hoodoo.
Ahead of the Villa Park clash, where both teams will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the new campaign, Sportsmail takes a look at the stats.
Manchester United's Gary Neville (left)
battles for the ball with Aston Villa's Dwight Yorke in Villa's last
home win over the Red Devils in August 1995
And that good news comes in the form of Tim Sherwood
splashing more cash in the transfer window as Aston Villa have completed
the signing of Adama Traore from Barcelona for £7m.
He won't play tonight but the Sherwood revolution just keeps on going...
He won't play tonight but the Sherwood revolution just keeps on going...
Adama Traore of Aston Villa poses for a picture at the club's Bodymoor Heath training ground
And if you are going to the game, get your skates on...
I think we have already seen the problems of a Friday night game in the Premier League.
Any of you who have encountered rush hour traffic at the end of the working week will understand I'm sure.
Any of you who have encountered rush hour traffic at the end of the working week will understand I'm sure.
Premier League football on a Friday night? What in the blazes is going on?!
You better believe it, the Premier League starts early this
weekend as Aston Villa host Manchester United at Villa Park in a rare
Friday night clash.
Don't get too use to Friday football in the top flight though, this is purely a one off due to a Saturday EDL march in Walsall leaving the police a little short on numbers.
But let's make the most of this novelty in what otherwise will be a cracking game in the West Midlands.
Don't get too use to Friday football in the top flight though, this is purely a one off due to a Saturday EDL march in Walsall leaving the police a little short on numbers.
But let's make the most of this novelty in what otherwise will be a cracking game in the West Midlands.
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