Man Utd and Aston Villa set for tense battle in UCL qualification race
By Kevin Hand
Published on March 14, 2026.
Manchester United and Aston Villa are set to face off in a crucial match in the English Premier League, as both teams aim to qualify for next season's Champions League. The teams currently sit third and fourth in the Premier League with United edging Villa on goal difference, while Chelsea and Liverpool sit three points behind them in fifth and sixth. Manchester United's interim manager, Michael Carrick, said his team is eager to bounce back after their first defeat under him. The match will be played at Old Trafford at 2pm (14:00 GMT). Former player Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United for their poor performance in recent games.
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