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Manchester United easily records defeats on their ground this season. Remember, Newcastle United thrashed the Red Devils at Old Trafford 3 nil in the carabao cup, Bournemouth thrashed them 3-0 in EPL round and it was also in Old Trafford, Manchester City nailed them 3-0 at the same Old Trafford and Brighton & Hove Albion humbled them 3-1 at Old Trafford, no regards at all for the Red Devils at Old Trafford. Nothing connects draw because Aston Villa comes for winning and same with Manchester United but they don't have the capacity to held Unai Emery and his firing squad.
Seriously, Manchester United at Old Trafford this season? Like guests in their own home. Losses are building up, making them nearly predictable. Rashford's performance is the cherry on top of a bad cake. Two goals in 22 games? You wouldnt expect that from the next great thing. Another team, Aston Villa, tramples big teams like its their job. At this moment, I wouldnt bet on United winning their next game. Benching underperforming players is the first step in a major overhaul. United was a fortress at Old Trafford, but today visiting teams can party there.
Old Trafford is a points field for the visiting team, even a mediocre club like Bournemouth can achieve maximum results and beat them this season. A note that has never crossed anyone mind, the mentality of the United squad is really in a chronic situation, only a few people remain optimistic about improving their performance in the second half of the season. So I think it is very natural that the match versus Aston Villa is predicted to end in a draw, even though the Red Devils will act as hosts. In fact, most predict that Ten Hag and his troops will lose points again, because Aston Villa is in its best form at the moment.
If United loses points again, their position in the standings will automatically be threatened again, and their efforts to approach the top four will become increasingly difficult. Unai Emery wants to close this first season perfectly, beat United at home, take home 3 points and party all night long. I think the match will be intense, and there could be surprises in the match, such as Hojlund scoring his first goal in the EPL.