Former Manchester United forward Michael Owen is expecting the Red Devils to grab another win when they take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford this evening.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been in excellent form over the festive period and Owen believes the home team will have too much for their opponents:

“It’s been quite the turnaround with the Red Devils now undefeated in their last 9 Premier League matches. They welcome an Aston Villa side that are in decent form of their own. Undefeated in their last 5 Premier League matches, the Villains will no doubt set up to sucker punch United on the counter-attack.”

“However, Dean Smith hasn’t had the luxury of being able to rotate his side. If fatigue is an issue here it may be their undoing with United proving so quick and powerful moving forward. So, I’ll be going for Manchester United to take the points.”

Owen has gone for a 2-0 win to United. Considering the great run they are currently on, the Red Devils have to be favourites for this game, although their opponents should not be underestimated.

Villa have had an extra day off, having played on Monday, and they will be in confident mood after having secured a point at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea last time out.

They will be dangerous on the counter-attack but, as Owen points out, their inability to rotate the squad means they may not be as effective. United could go level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League so there is also extra motivation to get the victory.