Kobbie Mainoo was involved in magic Man United moment vs Aston Villa, now he can continue incredible record

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All eyes will be on Ruben Amorim’s line-up against Aston Villa and whether or not Kobbie Mainoo starts.

The game time of Kobbie Mainoo has been a hot topic for Manchester United this season, and one that Ruben Amorim would ideally like to silence.

Mainoo’s brother’s T-shirt stunt at Old Trafford last week has only heightened tensions, and there continue to be reports of Mainoo wanting to leave in January.

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Just a few days later, United are preparing to face high-flying Aston Villa in the Premier League and Amorim has a big decision to make.

United are without Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui due to AFCON, and their absence could provide a golden opportunity for Mainoo. His record against Villa suggests he deserves to start.

Kobbie Mainoo is unbeaten against Aston Villa

In his short but eventful career as a senior player at United, Mainoo has faced Aston Villa on four separate occasions.

Impressively, Mainoo has never suffered defeat to Villa, winning three of those meetings and drawing one.

Last season, United beat Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford on the final day of the 2024/25 season. Mainoo came on at half-time and impressed with his energetic pressing.

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In the reverse fixture, United drew 0-0 at Villa Park and Mainoo played 85 minutes of the stalemate, where he helped a struggling Casemiro in midfield.

Mainoo is yet to register a goal or assist against Villa, but his record against Unai Emery’s team is certainly an impressive one.

Kobbie Mainoo was involved in magic comeback vs Aston Villa

Mainoo’s first-ever appearance against Villa came on Boxing Day two years ago, when United won 3-2 in dramatic fashion.

United produced a magic comeback against Villa after falling 2-0 behind. Rasmus Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal for the Red Devils.

In what was his breakthrough season, Mainoo played 81 minutes of the clash under Erik ten Hag’s reign.

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As per the Daily Mail, Mainoo put on a “commanding display” in that match to help United launch their incredible turnaround.

Overall, the 20-year-old midfielder will have fond memories of facing Villa over the last two years and he will hope to add more on Sunday afternoon.