Ronaldo, Fernandes recalled, Sancho dropped - how Man United and Villa should line up

Following their disappointing loss to West Ham United in the EFL Cup in midweek, the Red Devils want a positive result and have a great chance to end the day on top of the Premier League if other results go their way.

In terms of performances, it's been a mixed start to the season for United but they have stlll earned 13 points from their first five league games putting them third in the table.

However, alongside the EFL cup loss there was disappointment in the Champions League when the club lost in the last minute to Young Boys.

Their opponents this weekend, Aston Villa, are still adjusting to life after Jack Grealish and have also had a mix bag of results.

Seven points from their first five has placed Dean Smith's side in the mid-table.

Just like United, they were knocked out in the third round of the League Cup but can be spurred on by their performance as they took Chelsea to penalties at Stamford Bridge and convincingly beat Everton in the league a few days before.

Manchester United team news

There are no new injury concerns for the Red Devils.

Marcus Rashford remains the only player not available for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he continues his rehabilition from a shoulder injury.

Urugyuan forward Edinson Cavani could be called upon as he has returned to the squad following a muscle strain.

Midfield remains the biggest dilemma for United boss Solskjaer but Paul Pogba, Fred and Scott McTominay should all be back in the side after they were rested in midweek.

Up front, Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain to start and should be supported by his compatriot Bruno Fernandes.

How Manchester United should look

Aston Villa team news

It could be a tall order for Villa with a number of key personnel missing.

Vice-captain John McGinn, isn't one of those, though, despite suffering a concusion against Everton last week and he should be back in the side.

Leon Bailey, though, will miss the next three weeks with a thigh strain picked up in his excellent cameo against Everton.

Meanwhile, Axel Tuanzebe will also be unavailable as loanees cannot play agains their parent club, so Kortney Hause could come into the team.