Manchester United started in the English League Cup from this stage, while a week ago completed the group stage in the Europa League, where in six rounds the Mancunians chalked up 15 points in six rounds. Such results brought the Red Devils second place and a ticket to the 1/16 finals. A week ago, today’s hosts beat Real Sociedad (1:0) on the road. The defense played well, conceding only three times. In the Premier League tournament, Erik ten Hag’s wards have recorded seven wins and two draws over 13 rounds, which correspond to 23 points and fifth position in the standings. After a brilliant success with West Ham (1:0), the hosts beat today’s opponent 3:1 away. Sancho, Anthony, Williams, Varan, Tuanzebe and Greenwood, who is not in the best shape, will not be able to play today.
At the first stage of the English League Cup, Aston Villa went with the participation of representatives of League 1. In the game with Bolton, today’s guests did not save a single chance, beating the detection with a score of 4:1. For the three remaining in the Premier League, the Red-Blues pleased with two victories, where, in addition to success in a duel with today’s opponent, the guests met on their large field to beat Brentford (4:0). The attack was weak, which differed only once per match on average, while the Villans conceded even more. Today do not play Coutinho and Diego Carlos, who have an Achilles injury.
