Three pundits disagree on Manchester United vs Aston Villa Premier League score predictions

Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways against Aston Villa on Sunday after dropping points against Tottenham in the Premier League in midweek.

Erik ten Hag's side, who won the Carabao Cup in February, drew 2-2 with Spurs on Thursday night. However, despite failing to hold on to the win in the capital, the Reds remain in a good position to secure Champions League football for next campaign. Moreover, United have the chance to win their second domestic cup of the season when they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final in June.

The Reds welcome an in-form Villa side to Old Trafford knowing they can increase the gap between themselves and the Midlands outfit in the top-flight table. Given Ten Hag's men have a game in hand over third-placed Newcastle, they will be confident about their chance of finishing in the top four.

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Alejandro Garnacho took part in first-team training on Friday afternoon at Carrington, hinting that he could be available for selection against Aston Villa this weekend. Meanwhile, the Reds remain without first-choice centre-back pairing Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane through injury.

Here are the pundits' predictions for United's clash with Aston Villa:

Chris Sutton (BBC)

"Aston Villa could close the gap on Manchester United here to just three points, although Erik ten Hag's side would still have two games in hand. I can see why Villa are on such a good run because Ollie Watkins carries a real threat, Emi Buendia is so creative and they have a properly balanced midfield.

"They are on a high and playing with freedom and, although I think it will be close, I fancy Villa more. United have been