Rio Ferdinand performs major Manchester United U-turn with Premier League top four prediction

Manchester United kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive on Sunday after beating rivals Aston Villa in a crunch clash at Villa Park.

Manchester United wanted to maximise Alejandro Garnacho's threat on the inside as part of their tactical reshuffle that contributed to Scott McTominay's winning goal against Aston Villa. McTominay replaced Marcus Rashford in the 73rd minute and rose to nod in the winning goal 13 minutes later and secure United's fourth successive win.

Antony went unused for Manchester United during their dramatic 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, but the Brazil forward was delighted to see teammate Rasmus Hojlund do the business. Hojlund netted for a fifth Premier League game in succession to well and truly put his early-season struggles to one side.

Luke Littler has revealed that he enjoyed a brief chat with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League tussle with Aston Villa at Villa Park this afternoon, making one enforced change.

Manchester United continue their revived top-four charge against fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). That showdown will take centre stage in the Premier League after back-to-back wins for United against Wolves and West Ham boosted their morale.

Manchester United could be without five players for their Premier League match-up with Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). Erik ten Hag and his team have recorded back-to-back wins as they prepare to make the trip down to Villa Park in a bid to close the gap on the Champions League spots.

Manchester City have the chance to go top of the Premier League for at least a few hours on Saturday when they take on Everton.

Unai Emery could welcome an injured star back to action for the clash against Manchester United at Villa Park this weekend. The Red Devils head into the clash off the back of two consecutive victories over Wolves and West Ham, while the hosts enter the fixture having surprisingly lost their last two games on home soil.

Manchester City's Rodri has issued a warning to Liverpool and Arsenal, stating that his team is not only aiming for a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title but also to repeat the Treble.

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has suffered a setback in his attempted recovery from injury. Wan-Bissaka has missed the last three games with an unspecified injury as a precaution and he attempted to train on Thursday but had to withdraw from the session.

Marcus Rashford missed Manchester United's 4-2 FA Cup win over Newport County at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

A person has been 'taken to safety' by emergency services near a train station in Rochdale.

Manchester City are predicted to win the Premier League for a record fourth time in a row - despite being five points behind Liverpool in the title race.

Manchester United are predicted to achieve their worst Premier League finish of all time - according to the latest supercomputer.

Brian Brobbey has addressed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United - but the 21-year-old says he will be staying in the Eredivisie with Ajax.

Manchester United supporters have been left with mixed emotions after unearthing past tweets of incoming chief executive officer Omar Berrada appearing to mock the club.

The owners of a Cheshire golf club say they are not in talks with Manchester United about the sale of the facility.

Love Island All Stars' Arabella Chi, who was previously dating Manchester City star Ruben Dias, is set to return to the villa.The 32 year old model's arrival was announced in a thrilling cliffhanger at the end of last night's episode. Arabella, who had an unsuccessful love journey during her first stint on Love Island, is ready to stir things up in the villa after the Islanders' first recoupling. Her entrance comes after the Islanders enjoyed a pre-loved punk party, which was cut short by an exciting text inviting the boys to Arabella's afterparty at the hideaway terrace.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has spoken about the role Jose Mourinho played in his career, after the Portuguese manager was axed by Italian side Roma this week.