Man Utd set to welcome injured starback as they face Villa
Manchester United are preparing for their first match of action since an 11-day break, facing AstonVilla this weekend with a renewed push toward securing top-four finishing positions ahead of ChampionsLeague and FA Cup commitments laterinthe season.Michael Carrick has confirmed that Mason Mount is back in contention to return from his two-month injury absence after taking what he described as abig step during recovery.
Key Points
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1Manchester United is set to play Aston Villa on Sunday at Old Trafford as part of their pursuit for the top four finish in the Premier League.
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2Mason Mount, who had been absent due to injury since joining Chelsea and later Manchester United last summer, could return from a two-month absence against his former club's new team.
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3Michael Carrick has confirmed that Mason Mount is making significant progress with recovery after taking what he described as 'a big step'.
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4Manchester United aims to bounce back following their first defeat of the season in this upcoming fixture.
Developments
Perspectives
Manchester United is set to resume their Premier League campaign on Sunday against Aston Villa at Old Trafford after an 11-day break.
— [Mar 14, 08:32] Exclusive: Mason Mount back for Aston Villa game (Yardbarker)Mason Mount has taken a significant step in his recovery and is considered to be returning from injury ahead of the match against Aston Villa after enjoying one of his best runs with Manchester United earlier this season.
— [Mar 13, 08:54] Mason Mount could return for Manchester United against Aston Villa (Independent.co.uk)Manchester United will aim to bounce back from their first defeat in the league by taking on Aston Villa after an extended period without playing any games since January.
— [Mar 13, 08:54] Mount, Mazraoui, Martinez - Man Utd injury latest and return dates ahead of Aston Villa (Manchestereveningnews.co.uk)Michael Carrick has confirmed that Mason Mount is in contention to make his debut against AstonVilla following a two-month absence from the squad.
— [Mar 13,08:54] Michael Carrick confirms 'fantastic' Man Utd star is back from injury for Aston Villa game (Metro.co.uk)Manchester United faces Aston Villa at Old Trafford as they seek to secure their top-four finish with a three-point advantage over third-placed Villans. The match is expected to be competitive, particularly after Manchester City's recent victory and following Newcastle United which was the first defeat under Michael Carrick since his arrival in January 2018