Harry Maguire secured a last-gasp 3-3 draw with Porto, which United were lead 2-0 in the first half, in the Europa League three days ago, would have done little to alleviate the pressure on the manager.
But victory over Unai Emery’s side – who are fresh from beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League – would be the perfect tonic for the Dutchman heading into the international break.
Where to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 1pm.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 4:30pm, with Match of the Day 2 broadcasting on BBC One at 10:30pm.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
