Raphael Varane starts as Manchester United fans choose starting line-up vs Aston Villa
Manchester United will be going in search of a third successive Premier League win when they face Aston Villa at Villa Park this afternoon.
United head into the contest one place and eight points behind Villa in the standings, meaning a three-point haul is vital to their aspirations of clinching a top-four finish this season. United are currently nine points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 yesterday.
United, however, have found form at the start of 2024, winning four of their first five matches in all competitions this year. Last Sunday's 3-0 win over West Ham United marked a third win on the bounce in league and cup.
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As comfortable as the victory over the Hammers was, it was overshadowed by the loss of centre-back Lisandro Martinez to a knee injury. So soon after returning from a long-term lay-off, he now faces at least another eight weeks on the sidelines.
His absence means manager Erik ten Hag will be forced into at least one change at Villa Park. But how do United's supporters want Ten Hag to set his team up? MEN Sport has had a look at what they have voted for using our interactive widget.
Unsurprisingly, United's supporters have voted for Andre Onana to start in goal. The Cameroonian has started each of the Reds' 23 matches in the Premier League this season and that trend is poised to continue in the Midlands.
As for the enforced change that will have to be made in defence, United's supporters want to see Raphael Varane replace Martinez and join forces with Harry Maguire in the heart of the back-four. The Frenchman replaced
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