After Dorgu & Martinez injuries: Carrick desperately needs £30m Man Utd man to step up vs Aston Villa

Manchester United will take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League showdown today.

United are expected to be without the services of Lisandro Martinez, Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt due to injury setbacks.

The absence of Martinez and Dorgu will be particularly worrying for United head coach Michael Carrick, as it leaves the left flank lacking its usual unpredictability.

Luke Shaw is expected to start at left-back, with Matheus Cunha operating further forward on that side.