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Man Utd handed huge fitness boost ahead of showdown with top-four rival

Mason Mount could make his long-awaited return from injury as Manchester United host Aston Villa this afternoon.

Michael Carrick’s side leapfrogged Unai Emery’s men into third with their win over Crystal Palace at the end of February, but they missed out on the chance to put some distance between the two sides after a 2-1 loss at Newcastle.

That result was Carrick’s first in his second interim spell at his former club, but United are still third on goal difference.

The Red Devils will be without Lisandro Martinez against Villa, but Carrick has confirmed Mount could return to the matchday squad after being sidelined since the start of February with a knock sustained in training.

“He’s not, you know, 100 per cent in terms of [being] back because he’s only trained a very small amount of time, but he’s back and that’s good for us.

“So, we’ll see if he’s involved or not on Sunday, but yeah, it’s a big step for him, but we’re happy with that.”

Boost: Mason Mount

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Noussair Mazraoui suffered a foot injury at Newcastle which resulted in a late substitution, but he trained with the squad this week and should be available for selection.

Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt are long-term absentees.

As such, should the three immediate concerns be ruled out, then you can expect Senne Lammens to be shielded by a back four of Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw.

Kobbie Mainoo has forged a solid partnership with Casemiro, with Bruno Fernandes ahead of them.

Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha should be the wide men, with Benjamin Sesko leading the line.

Amad Diallo could potentially come in on the right, should Carrick want to drop Sesko once more.

Predicted Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Doubts: Mount, Mazraoui

Injured: Dorgu, De Ligt, Martinez

Venue: Old Trafford

Date and time: 2pm GMT on Sunday, March 15, 2026

How to watch: Sky Sports