Aston Villa are the form side in the Premier League right now and they pit their wits against an inconsistent Man Utd side at Villa Park on Sunday.
After a sluggish start to the campaign, Villa have been going through the gears under Unai Emery, while Ruben Amorim’s United are struggling to string the wins together needed to solidify their place in the top four.
We have come up with a suggested Bet Builder for Sunday’s clash in the West Midlands which, if successful, would return at 33/1.
Aston Villa v Man Utd Bet Builder Tips
Aston Villa to win @ 11/10
Anytime goalscorer – Bruno Fernandes @ 3/1
Player to be carded – Bruno Fernandes @ 13/5
Pays out at 33/1
Momentum can see Villa home
Currently on an impressive nine-game winning streak in all competitions, Villa are flying going into this busy stage of the season.
Six Premier League wins on the bounce have taken Emery’s side up to third place in the standings and now there are rumblings that the Midlanders could even be outsiders for the title.
United have shown flashes of what they are capable of, but two wins in their last seven league games have seen the Red Devils fall down to sixth place in the table.
Given Villa’s form and United’s inconsistency, a home victory for the Villans gets the green light here.
Leg 1: Aston Villa to win @ 11/10
Fernandes a threat in the final third
Despite United’s inconsistent results, one reliable constant in recent weeks has been Bruno Fernandes’ output in the final third.
While the Portuguese playmaker may not always stand out defensively, he has more than compensated with his influence in attack, delivering both goals and assists.
Fernandes netted twice and added an assist in the win away at Wolves, before following that up with a goal and an assist in United’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth.
Having already registered five goals in the Premier League this term and having scored seven goals previously against Villa, Fernandes looks well priced to find the back of the net again on Sunday.
Leg 2: Anytime goalscorer – Bruno Fernandes @ 3/1
The flip side of Fernandes
As mentioned, the defensive side of the game is not Fernandes’ strong point, while he does have the tendency to land himself in hot water with officials at times.
He has already picked up three yellow cards in the Premier League this season, while he does have a history of bookings against Villa.
The Portugal international has earned yellow cards in three previous games against the Villans and, given the defensive work he might have to do to stop a strong home midfield, Fernandes to pick up another booking in the West Midlands completes this attractive bet builder.
Leg 3: Player to be carded – Bruno Fernandes @ 13/5
