Aston Villa Receives Major Boost Ahead of Manchester United Match

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Aston Villa will face Manchester United in their next English Premier League fixture, and they have been handed a significant advantage following a controversial red card given to Manchester United’s star player, Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder was sent off during Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, a result that could severely impact the Red Devils form and lineup ahead of their match against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.

Fernandes Sent Off For Tackle

The incident occurred late in the first half when Fernandes, while attempting to tackle James Maddison, appeared to slip before making contact with the Spurs playmaker. Despite the seemingly unintentional nature of the challenge, referee Chris Kavanagh issued a straight red card, a decision that Bruno Fernandes later deemed “harsh” in his post-match interview. “It’s a clear foul but never a red card,” Fernandes told Sky Sports, expressing frustration at the decision and questioning why VAR did not intervene in the referee’s decision.

Manchester United Struggled After Fernandes Dismissal

Tottenham dominated the match, with goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke sealing a comfortable win. Johnson put the Spurs ahead a few minutes into the game in the first half. A few minutes after the restart, Kukusevski doubled his side’s lead, and another goal from Solanke in the 77th minute took the game home. Erik Ten Hag’s side struggled to cope after Fernandes’ dismissal, and despite a spirited second-half display, they were unable to recover.

The defeat piles further pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, whose side has endured an inconsistent start to the season, and they are currently ranked 12th on the Premier League table with seven points from six games. (2W, 1D, 3L). Currently eight points behind League Leaders, Manchester United will be hoping to return to their usual winning ways in the Premier League next weekend. The Reds leapfrog Manchester City and Arsenal after securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Wolves at the Molineux Stadium.

Match Next Weekend

Fernandes’ suspension could prove costly for Manchester United as they prepare to visit Villa Park on October 6. Villa, who have enjoyed strong performances under Unai Emery this season, will likely see this as an opportunity to capitalize on United’s weakened midfield with the absence of their captain and playmaker, which could potentially disrupt their rhythm.

A Massive Boost For Unai Emery

Manchester United’s next match is a Europa League tie against FC Porto on October 3. The Red Devils failed to win their Europa League opener against Twente. The game ended in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. All eyes will be on their next English Premier League showdown against Aston Villa, where the pressure on Erik Ten Hag’s squad will be immense. For Villa, the absence of Fernandes presents a golden chance to boost their own campaign with a key victory against a struggling opponent. However Prior to the game, Unai Emery’s side will be at home when they take on Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

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Article originally written by Osedayo Busayo.