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Aston Villa face Manchester United at Villa Park, Birmingham on Saturday, Jan 16 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
Aston Villa come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Manchester United are in mixed form (0W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.
Despite playing at home, Aston Villa face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Manchester United have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Aston Villa won 1–3.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Aston Villa a slight edge, but Manchester United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.