John McGinn and Morgan Rogers are then expected to support striker Ollie Watkins. Alternatively, Emery could bring Donyell Malen into the starting XI in place of Onana and move Tielemans back into a double pivot. Predicted Villa starting XI vs Man United: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins.

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Phil: A win at Basel is an excellent result as they are Swiss champions. However, we also showed that we can play and win at a top European side even with eight changes. We should win this Europa League easily but we must maintain our desire and concentration throughout. Under Unai Emery, I believe we can.

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