Aston Villa v Manchester United: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 10^th November 15:00: Aston Villa v Manchester United – Verdict: Manchester United 4/7

Aston Villa may think they’ve turned the corner.  They’ve drawn to Norwich (as bad as losing given the circumstances for Lambert) and have beaten Swindon (as they should do) before beating Sunderland (like kicking a puppy in the face these days).  Although they may well feel that some of the weight is off of their shoulders Manchester United will feel the mountain has come to Mohamed.  Manchester United, after their usual slow starts to seasons, are just about looking like they might be finding their feet and are now sat at the top of the table.
           In today's games strikers are rarely treated to a run of games when they're in poor form, let alone a season, and that's meant lasting partnerships between forwards had been few and far between.  Rooney and Van Persie look to be forging a partnership that may be spoken about for years to come and you can expect one or the other to be on the scoresheet.

           Expect Manchester United to treat Aston Villa with the contempt you’d show a fat spoilt step-child - these are not vistors Paul Lambert will be looking forward to having.