Harry Redknapp Predicts Aston Villa Victory over Manchester United, Highlighting Leon Bailey as Potential Danger Man
In an upcoming Premier League clash, Aston Villa will face Manchester United, and former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp predicts a victory for Villa. He believes that despite their recent FA Cup elimination at the hands of Chelsea, Villa will bounce back and secure all three points against United. Redknapp also highlights the potential danger posed by Villa’s forward, Leon Bailey.
Villa’s confidence may have taken a hit after their midweek defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup. The resounding 3-1 loss saw Mauricio Pochettino’s under-fire Chelsea side secure a place in the fifth round of the cup. However, Villa had previously displayed a near perfect performance in a 5-0 win against Sheffield United in the Premier League.
Currently sitting in fourth place, Villa has the opportunity to rise as high as second in the table if results go their way this weekend. However, United emerged victorious when the two teams met at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. The Red Devils completed a stunning turnaround after going two goals behind, with Alejandro Garnacho grabbing a brace and Rasmus Hojlund scoring a dramatic late winner. Erik ten Hag, United’s manager, is likely to draw inspiration from that display.
In his preview of Sunday’s clash for BetVictor, Redknapp expressed his delight in seeing Hojlund prove his doubters wrong in recent weeks. However, he ultimately backs Villa to come away with a win. Redknapp acknowledges Villa’s strength at home and believes they will not lose two consecutive home games. He also points out that Leon Bailey could cause problems for United, as Sheffield United struggled to contain him in their previous match.
Ten Hag, in his pre-match press conference, commended Unai Emery’s job at Villa and emphasized that his team would need to perform at their maximum level to secure a result. He praised the development of Villa’s team and their understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Ten Hag recognizes Villa as a real team with weapons and acknowledges the challenge his team will face.
For United, every game is now considered a final, according to Ten Hag. He instilled this mentality in his team from the start of January and approached their recent match against West Ham with the same mindset. United will continue to view every match as a final and rise to the challenge.
As the clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United approaches, Redknapp’s prediction adds excitement to the game. Villa will be determined to bounce back from their FA Cup disappointment, while United will look to continue salvaging their season. The spotlight will be on Leon Bailey, who has the potential to cause problems for United’s defense. It promises to be an intriguing match that could have significant implications for the Premier League standings.
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