Alan Shearer picks out two Aston Villa stars who will inflict more Man United misery

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer thinks Aston Villa's firepower will prove too much for Manchester United on Sunday

Alan Shearer has backed Aston Villa to defeat Manchester United on Sunday to inflict further misery on Erik ten Hag.

The United boss is under huge pressure heading into this weekend's clash at Villa Park after winning just two league games so far this season. The Red Devils have also failed to win either of their opening Europa League games having been held to a draw by FC Twente at home and away to FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday night.

"Aston Villa host Manchester United on Sunday, and it is a huge game, especially for the away side," Shearer told Betfair. "Man United cannot afford to be humiliated again.

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"For Aston Villa, they're at home, they'll be looking to take the points and use the momentum from that great win over Munich in midweek. Unai Emery has done a magnificent job at Aston Villa in terms of the whole football club, when you look at where they are at now compared to where they were when he took over.

"It wouldn't surprise me if Morgan Rogers is in Lee Carsley's future England plans. If there was one guy who was not knocking, but banging on the door, then it's Rogers because of his start to the season.

"He's a wonderful player, from when he started at Man City, then Middlesbrough and then to Villa. He's another one who's left a big club to go and climb the ladder, so you must respect him for that.

"He's had, without a doubt, one of the best starts of any player in the Premier League. With Villa's home record under Emery and the pressure that Man United are under, I'm predicting a home win on Sunday.

"I think Ollie Watkins has his mojo back in terms of scoring goals and if he doesn't perform here, then Duran will come on and score from the bench anyway, just like he did in midweek. Those two will shine again in a home win."

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