Aston Villa issue key injury update ahead of Manchester United fixture

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp admits his Liverpool side are struggling for form ahead of facing Manchester United on Sunday.United face their fierce rivals on Sunday sitting three points ahead of them in the Premier League table after Tuesday night's win over Burnley.Liverpool have not been at their best recently with disappointing draws against West Brom and Newcastle and a defeat to Southampton.Klopp is well-aware of his side's lack of form going into the game but he

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been ruled out of this weekend's Premier League game against Manchester United, but Joel Matip could return.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp provided an injury update at his pre-match press conference on Friday. "Naby is not ready for involvement," said Klopp.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBurnley could be missing up to nine players for their game against Manchester United on Tuesday due to a combination of injuries and positive COVID-19 tests.United travel to Turf Moor knowing that a victory will move them three points ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League title race before the two teams face off at Anfield on Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool will focus on plenty of 11 vs 11 training to counteract the nine-day gap in between facing Aston Villa and Manchester United.Liverpool booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Villa Park on Friday, beating a team filled with Aston Villa youngsters following a Covid outbreak in the first-team squad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have slammed Richard Keys and Andy Gray for their analysis of the win against Aston Villa.United continued their title charge with a crucial win against Dean Smith's side, moving level on points with league leaders Liverpool with a game in-hand thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty.Paul Pogba was adjudged to have been fouled in the area by former Manchester City midfielder Douglas Luiz much to the Brazilian's dismay.

straight to your inboxManchester City might use their academy players for the FA Cup clash against Birmingham City in order to field stronger teams against Chelsea and Manchester United.The new year begins with a big Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, before a Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford and an FA Cup third round tie at home to Championship side Birmingham.With at least five City players set to be missing for the Chelsea trip due to Covid tests, Guardiola will have to

straight to your inbox every day for freeAndy Cole has hailed four Manchester United players following the 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.The former United striker was on punditry duties for Sky Sports during the clash and heaped praise on the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after the contest.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men moved up to second in the Premier League level on points with Liverpool thanks to goals from Martial and Fernandes, who

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has been accused of telling team-mate Luke Shaw to dive during Manchester United's Premier League victory over Aston Villa. Pogba played a key role as United beat Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford on New Year's Day, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted to clinch the points.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are second in the Premier League and it's a reason to celebrate for Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville - or at least wind up Liverpool fans that is.Since losing to Arsenal in the top tier last November, the Reds have won eight and drawn two league matches to jump up to second - behind leaders Liverpool on only goal difference.The latest success for United came at home to Aston Villa on Friday evening as three points were secured again thanks

straight to your inbox every day for freeSky Sports pundits Andy Cole and Darren Bent agree that Manchester United deserved to win the key penalty in the win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for free Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has slammed the decision to award Manchester United a second-half penalty in their win on New Year's Day. United moved level on points with Liverpool in the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United moved joint-top of the Premier League table after beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford on Friday night.Bruno Fernandes ' second-half penalty made the difference after Paul Pogba was fouled in the area shortly after Villa pulled level. The victory puts United level with Liverpool for at least 72 hours after joining the reigning champions on 33 points ahead of the two sides meeting at Anfield on January 17.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer was 'delighted' with Paul Pogba's performance in Manchester United's vital Premier League win over Aston Villa.Solskjaer retained Pogba, 27, in his side and recalled fellow midfielders Scott McTominay and Fred, pushing Pogba to the left flank in a 4-2-3-1 formation.Pogba flourished in arguably his standout performance of the season but he is angling for a move away from United in the summer transfer window.Despite Pogba supporting his

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSaved well from John McGinn at 0-0 and commanded his area well. Made another save in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for free Aaron Wan-Bissaka praised Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly for their performances against Aston Villa. The Manchester United duo led by example as their side dug deep to secure a vital 2-1 win at Old Trafford on New Year's Day.

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes has backed Paul Pogba to continue getting better for Manchester United in 2021 after a match-winning performance against Aston Villa. The World Cup winner had a hand in both goals in the 2-1 success that moved United level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and he produced a fine all-round performance.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he rested Anthony Martial against Wolves on Tuesday as he was expecting Edinson Cavani to be banned in the New Year. The Uruguayan striker begins a three-game ban after accepting an FA charge over a social media post, so Martial is one of four changes to the side that edged past Wolves with an injury-time winner.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for tonight's Premier League game against Aston Villa.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made four changes from the United team which beat Wolves earlier in the week, with striker Edinson Cavani missing through suspension.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United continue their hectic festive schedule with a New Year's Day showdown against Aston Villa.United take on Villa at Old Trafford (8pm kick-off) in their first Premier League match of 2021. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men finished 2020 with a 1-0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday, thanks to a late Marcus Rashford goal.