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Man United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Latest score and updates from Premier League clash
Mar 15 2026 13:11 · By Chris Wilson, Flo Clifford · 68 Reads
Manchester United host Aston Villa in the Premier League this afternoon, with both sides looking to earn a potentially vital three points in the race for European football.
The Red Devils had their first taste of defeat under interim manager Michael Carrick last time out, a late 2-1 loss to Newcastle at a bouncing St James’ Park, but have won four straight home games under the former United midfielder’s stewardship and will hope that that was only a temporary blip.
Villa meanwhile have had a poor second half to this season in the top flight but ran out 1-0 winners over Lille in the Europa League on Thursday night and will be buoyed by their continued success in Europe as they head to Old Trafford .
The two sides are level on points, with United ahead in third only on goal difference, and it could be a tight, testing encounter in the race for European places.
Follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates from Old Trafford below:
Aston Villa team news
Man Utd team news
Aston Villa line-up
Manchester United line-up
Team news
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Match stats
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