Man Utd boss Ten Hag expected to drop three players for Aston Villa

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could make as many as three changes from the side that beat West Ham in the Premier League last time out for Sunday’s showdown with Aston Villa. The Red Devils played against Real Sociedad in midweek, winning 1-0 in their Europa League clash. But, with Ten Hag appearing to have priorities between competitions, it looks like things are set to be different once again as he looks for all three points…United are yet to drop David De Gea this season, with the Spain international starting every match since Ten Hag’s appointment.And there’s no reason to see that changing ahead of Sunday’s fixture at Villa Park.United have Martin Dubravka on their books with the goalkeeper joining from Newcastle on transfer deadline day back in the summer.But with De Gea operating at the peak of his powers at present, he’s expected to keep his place between the sticks.Therefore, Dubravka’s wait for a debut is set to go on a little longer…Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag could make three changes from West Ham win for Aston Villa clash (Image: GETTY) Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is targeting trophies ahead of Aston Villa clash (Image: GETTY) Man Utd duo Fred and Victor Lindelof could start Aston Villa clash (Image: GETTY)Though Alejandro Garnacho has flourished on the left wing, he’s also capable of playing on the right.So we’re expecting him to come in to the Premier League team at the expense of Anthony Elanga, who failed to make his mark against the Hammers last week.Anthony Martial is edging closer to a return to fitness but the game on Sunday would be a risky one when it comes to unleashing the France international from the start.Consequently, Cristiano Ronaldo is primed to lead the team in the No 9 position.And Marcus Rashford will be hoping to build on his century of goals if, as expected, he’s deployed on the left wing.Want the new Man Utd shirt? Click here to buy it.  Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho will be hoping to start against Aston Villa (Image: GETTY)Speaking ahead of the match with Villa, Ten Hag praised his United side for becoming tougher to beat – having kept six clean sheets from their last seven matches.’Because we defend with 11, starting with Cristiano [Ronaldo] up front,’ he quizzed when asked what had triggered the turnaround.’So we are hard to beat as a team.’I think that’s a compliment but it’s also that process we have to keep going, that makes it hard to beat us because everyone is convinced of that plan, everyone is disciplined in that plan.’When we play with the desire and passion, we are hard to beat and that makes us, in this moment, successful.’Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here