Preview: Aston Villa vs Manchester United Premier League Match on 21 December 2025
The Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Manchester United is set for a 4:30pm GMT kick-off on 21 December 2025. Last season, the two sides played to a 0-0 draw.
Aston Villa arrive at this match having won nine consecutive games across all competitions. In contrast, Manchester United have secured just two wins in their last seven matches. Since the 2013-14 season, there have been 18 league meetings between the clubs, with Villa winning twice, drawing four times, and losing 12 times against United.
Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa's win rate stands at approximately 55%, while Ruben Amorim's win rate with Manchester United is about 39%. United face additional challenges in this match due to the absence of Bryan Mbeumo and Amad who are away participating in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Moreover, Casemiro is suspended following a recent foul and a goal scored from a free kick.
Amorim must choose from four possible replacements for Casemiro: Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Lisandro Martinez (playing out of position), or a midfield pivot with Mainoo and Ugarte with Fernandes positioned further forward.
According to Opta statistics, Amorim is 57% likely to lose and has a 20% chance to win on his first visit to Villa Park.
Aston Villa have demonstrated solid form on the road with three wins and two draws since early October, and notably, their last seven victories have been secured by a single goal margin.
