Man Utd vs Aston Villa live early team news and Premier League updates

Manchester United will look to get back to winning ways today when they face Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick suffered the first defeat of his interim reign last time out, losing 2-1 at St James' Park thanks to a late Will Osula strike.

The FA Cup weekend has meant United have had to wait to put that defeat behind them, but today would be the perfect time to bounce back against a direct rival for Champions League qualification.

In terms of the team news, United are still without Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu. Lisandro Martinez is also out of today's game, but it's hoped Mason Mount could be fit enough to make the matchday squad.

Follow all the build-up, updates and reaction from Old Trafford below:

Mount is set to return to the United squad for the clash with Villa after he returned to training at Carrington this week.

The 27-year-old has missed the last six games after picking up an injury in the early weeks of Michael Carrick's reign, but he is now back in training and could be part of the matchday squad against Villa.

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Carrick is pleased with the progress being made by teenage sensation JJ Gabriel after including the 15-year-old in first-team training again this week.

Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League this season but he has trained with the senior set-up at Carrington on numerous occasions and his exploits for the Under-18s have caught the eye.

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Mason Mount has handed United a big boost, having returned to training ahead of their clash with Villa. Four United players could still miss out through injury, though.

The 27‑year‑old has missed the last six games after picking up an injury in