Manchester United vs Aston Villa LIVE team news, predicted line ups and score updates

Manchester United are back in pre-season action on Saturday when they face familiar foes Aston Villa in their fourth match of the summer schedule.

Erik ten Hag has won his first three matches in charge of United and will be hoping for another strong showing from his side today as the new season edges closer.

It looks set to be United's toughest test of the summer so far, with Villa boss Steven Gerrard stating he will use the match to give minutes to the players he expects to be involved in their season opener in two weeks' time.

In terms of team news, Raphael Varane returned to training this week while James Garner is in line for his first involvement of the tour. Summer signings Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez are not available for selection.

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With a new manager who's not afraid to give youth a chance, James Garner seemed ideally positioned for a run in the starting XI this pre-season. Unfortunately, injury has halted that ambition.

Thankfully, the midfielder is back for the Aston Villa test in Perth on Saturday and it would seem like the ideal time to unleash him. Scott McTominay's place in the starting line-up is far from secure and Garner has the chance to show that he is a viable alternative.

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Erik ten Hag will be looking for his fourth win of the summer today.

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