Mings, Maatsen And McGinn To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United | OneFootball

Aston Villa will face off against Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday as they look to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Villans managed to earn a narrow 1-0 victory over Lille recently, so they would be keen on keeping their good form going this weekend.

Unai Emery will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few changes to his first team for this game. Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen and John McGinn could all play from the start of this clash.

4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup To Face Manchester United

Defence

Emiliano Martinez will play in between the sticks for the Villans after keeping a clean sheet in his last appearance. Ezri Konsa will operate alongside Tyrone Mings at the centre of the Aston Villa backline as they look to keep the opposition at bay throughout the game.

Lamare Bogarde will try to prove his worth as the right-back, while Ian Maatsen looks to put in a good performance on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.

Lucas Digne and Pau Torres will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

LILLE, FRANCE – MARCH 12: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Lille OSC and Aston Villa FC at Stade Pierre Mauroy on March 12, 2026 in Lille, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Midfield

Amadou Onana and Douglas Luiz will anchor the midfield for the West Midlands club as they try to make life difficult for the opposition at the centre of the park.

The gifted trio of Emi Buendia, Morgan Rogers and John McGinn will play just ahead of them as part of the Aston Villa attack. All three of them need to link up with each other well in and around the Man United penalty area if the Villans are to come out on top at Old Trafford this weekend.

Jadon Sancho and Leon Bailey will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if needed.

Attack

Ollie Watkins will lead the line for the Villans up top. He would be full of confidence going into this game after scoring the match-winner versus Lille in midweek.

Tammy Abraham will be available for selection on the bench.