Man United vs. Aston Villa live score, updates, highlights & lineups from friendly in Australia
Manchester United and Aston Villa will be looking to complete a clean sweep of wins for pre-season as they square off in their final match of their Australia tours.
The Red Devils have recorded comfortable victories against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace with new manager Erik ten Hag at the helm, while Steven Gerrard-led Villa have defeated Leeds United and Brisbane Roar.
The Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates and commentary.
Man United vs. Aston Villa score (kickoff at 7.45pm AEST, 10.45 BST)
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Manchester United | - | - | - |
| Aston Villa | - | - | - |
Goals:
Man United vs. Aston Villa live updates, highlights from Australia friendly
5 mins before KO: Man Utd have selected close to a full strength team with Luke Shaw and Donny van de Beek coming in for Tyrell Malacia and Scott McTominay in the only changes from the XI picked against Palace.
7 mins before KO: Villa will start attacking stars Philippe Coutinho, Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings in attack, along with talented winger Jacob Ramsey. It looks to be a full strength XI also.
10 mins before KO: There has been a lot of rain in Perth today but the game is still going ahead. The pitch will be fairly damp but being an AFL ground, it should have decent drainage.
30 mins before KO: See Manchester United's starting XI . See Aston Villa's starting XI .
120 mins before KO: Welcome to Optus Stadium for the final friendly in Australia involving Premier League teams as Manchester United take on Aston Villa.
Man United vs. Aston Villa lineups
Man United starting XI and substitutes
⚪️ Team news for our latest test is locked in! 🔒#MUFC || #MUTOUR22
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 23, 2022
Aston Villa starting XI and substitutes
This is your Aston Villa team to face Manchester United at the Optus Stadium. 👊#ICONPerth
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 23, 2022
How to watch Man United vs. Aston Villa
This game can be watched from around the world via both club's streaming channels, MUTV and VillaTV, these services require a subscription.
In Australia, the match will be televised on 10 Bold and streamed for free on 10 Play.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 23 | Saturday, July 23 | Saturday, July 23 | Saturday, July 23 |
| Time | 10.45 BST | 05.45 ET | 05.45 ET | 19.45 AEST |
| TV channel | — | — | — | 10 Bold |
| Streaming | MUTV/VillaTV | MUTV/VillaTV | MUTV/VillaTV | 10 Play/Paramount+/MUTV/VillaTV |
Manchester United squad
Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar
Defenders: Eric Bailly, Ethan Laird, Will Fish, Raphael Varane, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Alex Telles, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Ethan Laird, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia
Midfielders: Amad Diallo, Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Hannibal Mejbri, Facundo Pellistri, Charlie Savage, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, James Garner, Zidane Iqbal
Forwards: Jadon Sancho, Anthony Elanga, Alejandro Garnacho, Tahith Chong, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial
Aston Villa squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Robin Olsen, Oliwier Zych, Filip Marschall.
Defenders: Ashley Young, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Ezri Konsa, Calum Chambers, Diego Carlos, Matty Cash, Frederic Guilbert, Ludwig Augustinsson, Josh Feeney, Kaine Kesler Hayden, Ben Chrisene.
Midfielders: Philippe Coutinho, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Jacob Ramsey, Emiliano Buendía, Leon Bailey, Marvelous Nakamba, Morgan Sanson, Bertrand Traoré, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Tim Iroegbunam, Aaron Ramsey.
Wingers/Forwards: Ollie Watkins, Danny Ings, Keinan Davis, Cameron Archer.
