A sneak peek of what’s around European football on Friday with the Premier League, the only main festival to play:
MAN UNITED v ASTON VILLA
Manchester United may move on to the problems of protecting Liverpool, the most sensitive Premier League champions, by beating Aston Villa. United have won seven of their last nine league games to rebound as recognized contenders. England’s record 20-time champion has not won the league since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. United will now be without Edinson Cavani for 3 games after the forward was sanctioned for a social media post containing a racist phrase Villa passes Old Trafford in fifth place – United 4 issues – after Monday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea, which extended their unbeaten streak to five games. Villa will see defender Tyrone Mings go from suspension.
Everton vs WEST HAM
Everton is fourth in the league, 4 tracks, leading Liverpool with a game in hand after 4 consecutive victories. under concussion protocol, James Rodriguez remains on the sidelines because of a calf problem. The government’s announcement Wednesday that Liverpool was going to reach the highest point of coronavirus regulations means Goodison Park will be empty, with up to 2,000 fans allowed.
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