Aston Villa is set to host Manchester United at Villa Park today in a highly anticipated Premier League match. The match, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. GMT, holds significant importance for both clubs as Aston Villa aims to solidify their position as title contenders, while Manchester United seeks to climb into the top four.

Aston Villa has been in exceptional form, winning their last six Premier League matches and demonstrating their ambition for the title. Last weekend, they showcased their resilience with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against West Ham, a match that highlighted the brilliance of Morgan Rogers. Under the guidance of Unai Emery, Villa has been on a remarkable run, and a victory against Manchester United would mark their tenth consecutive win in all competitions, a feat they haven't achieved since 1914. A win would also give them their first-ever seven-game Premier League winning streak. Currently, Aston Villa sits just three points behind league leaders Arsenal and could potentially top the table by Christmas, though their goal difference makes that scenario unlikely.

Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, is looking to build on their encouraging performance from Monday's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth. Despite the draw, which saw them relinquish the lead three times, United has managed to remain within touching distance of the top four. Amorim has expressed confidence in his team's ability to contend for the Premier League title sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Sir Alex Ferguson predicted it would take for the trophy to return to Old Trafford. However, United faces a potential squad depletion due to the Africa Cup of Nations and is dealing with defensive concerns highlighted in the Bournemouth match. Amorim has hinted at a possible shift away from his usual 3-4-3 formation, potentially opting for a back four.

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with coverage beginning at 3:30 p.m.. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game live via the Sky Go app and website. In the US, the game will be available on NBC/Peacock, and in Canada, it will be shown on DAZN.

Michael Oliver will be the referee for the match, with Peter Bankes serving as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

With Aston Villa's strong form and Manchester United's determination to secure a top-four spot, the match promises to be an exciting contest.