Manchester United Face Aston Villa in Season Finale at Old Trafford

Manchester United will host Aston Villa in the final match of the Premier League season on May 25, 2025, at Old Trafford. The game is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 local time with Thomas Bramall appointed as the referee for this encounter.

In the Premier League standings, Manchester United find themselves in a precarious 16th position with 39 points after 37 games, just above the relegation zone as the season concludes. The Red Devils have endured a disastrous campaign, scoring 42 goals while conceding 54. In stark contrast, Aston Villa occupy 6th place with 66 points, having secured European football for next season. The Villans have been impressive throughout the campaign with 58 goals scored and 49 conceded. The 27-point gap between these teams highlights their contrasting fortunes this season. For United, this final match represents little more than pride, while Villa will be looking to finish their successful season on a high note. The Birmingham side has already secured their position in European competition for next season, capping off what has been a remarkable campaign under Unai Emery.

Manchester United: In the Europa League, they suffered a loss against Tottenham Hotspur most recently on May 21, following a win against Athletic Bilbao on May 8. In the Premier League, the Red Devils have been in terrible form with three consecutive defeats - losing to Chelsea on May 16, West Ham United on May 11, and Brentford on May 4. Aston Villa: In the Premier League, Villa are enjoying excellent form with three consecutive victories - defeating Tottenham Hotspur on May 16, AFC Bournemouth on May 10, and Fulham on May 3. Their only recent setbacks came in the FA Cup with a loss to Crystal Palace on April 26, and in the Premier League against Manchester City on April 22.

The recent head-to-head record between these teams has been closely contested. Their most recent encounter ended in a goalless draw at Villa Park in October 2024. Prior to that, Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory at Villa Park in February 2024, with Rasmus Hoejlund and Scott McTominay scoring for United while Douglas Luiz netted for Villa. The Red Devils also won a thrilling 3-2 contest at Old Trafford in December 2023, where Alejandro Garnacho scored twice and Hoejlund added another, overcoming early goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker. United have actually won three of the last four Premier League meetings, including a 1-0 home victory in April 2023 thanks to Bruno Fernandes' goal. They also triumphed 4-2 in an EFL Cup tie at Old Trafford in November 2022.