Manchester United and Aston Villa will be the protagonists of a highly attractive duel in Matchweek 30 of the Premier League. They face each other this Sunday, March 15, at Old Trafford in a decisive match for qualification for the 2026/27 Champions League.

Michael Carrick’s team ended its winning streak at St. James’ Park with a 2-1 loss to Newcastle. It sits in third place with 51 points, the same as its upcoming opponent but with a better goal difference.

GK: Senne Lammens – Established in United’s goal, the former Antwerp player has kept a clean sheet in five of the 23 Premier League matches he has played.

RB: Diogo Dalot – One of the players with the most minutes in the squad. He has played 29 games this season across the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup, contributing one goal and three assists.

CB: Leny Yoro – Standing 6-foot-2 with good speed for his size, he averages more than three clearances per game in the Premier League.

CB: Harry Maguire – Redeemed by Carrick despite many voices questioning him, the 33-year-old is the leader of United’s defense due to his stature and presence.

LB: Luke Shaw – The left back has had continuity this campaign with 29 Premier League matches played, although he has not yet scored. His influence is usually seen more in ball distribution and crosses from the flank.

CM: Casemiro – Despite his defensive role, he is one of the holding midfielders with the greatest offensive impact: six goals in 27 Premier League matches, a striking figure for his position.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo – The team’s connector. A midfielder with quick transitions, capable of sacrificing himself in marking but also of arriving in the opponent’s area or finding teammates between the lines.

RW: Bryan Mbeumo – The Cameroon international had no trouble adapting to a giant like United, and in his first Premier League season, he has already scored nine goals in 24 matches.

CAM: Bruno Fernandes – The captain is the most influential player on Carrick’s team. With seven goals this campaign, he leads the Premier League in big chances created with 22.

LW: Matheus Cunha – The Brazilian had to become a sort of winger to make room for another center forward, and he hasn’t done badly. His level has been growing match by match.

ST: Benjamin Sesko – The 22-year-old Slovenian striker is gradually emerging. He already has eight Premier League goals, four of them in the last seven matches.

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