Aston Villa come into this match on the back of an impressive run, having extended their unbeaten streak to seven games following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the League Stage last Wednesday. The Birmingham side has been in fine form, winning five of their last six matches, including victories over Wycombe Wanderers, Wolves, and Young Boys, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are navigating a more turbulent period. A 3-3 draw against Porto on Thursday highlighted the team's defensive frailties, as they have now conceded in three consecutive matches. United’s recent form is a mixed bag, with two wins, three draws, and a heavy 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur adding pressure to manager Erik ten Hag’s side.
In their last six games, Aston Villa have won five and drawn once, showing consistency and sharpness in attack, while Manchester United have struggled to find form with only two wins, three draws, and one loss in the same period. Both teams will be eager for a positive result, but Villa will likely feel the more confident of the two heading into Sunday’s showdown at Villa Park.