Manchester United travel to Bournemouth for the Premier League's early kick-off on Saturday, as they look to build on their recent upturn in form. On the other hand, Liverpool travel to Villa Park on Saturday as they look to extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League, agencies report.
David Brooks is not expected to make his return this weekend. The Welshman has not featured this season, as he has suffered from an ankle injury. Eddie Howe will also be missing Dan Gosling, who is not quite fully fit. The midfielder also has not featured this term, but is close to a return.
Charlie Daniels is out for the season after suffering a knee injury in August, while Junior Stanislas is also suffering with a knee problem, and will not be fit for United's visit to the south coast.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have struggled with injuries all season, and this weekend will be no different.
Eric Bailly is still unfit following his knee operation, and will not feature. Paul Pogba is another that will miss out as he is still nursing an ankle injury. Nemanja Matic and Luke Shaw are back in contention, as the former has not featured since United's defeat at West Ham, where as the latter has been sidelined since United's home loss to Crystal Palace.
Axel Tuanzebe suffered an injury in the pre-match warm-up against Liverpool, and missed out against Norwich. It does not look likely that he will feature on the south coast either. Diogo Dalot is currently sidelined after picking up an injury against Newcastle before the international break.
Bournemouth have been struggling to find the back of the net in recent weeks, as they have not scored in their previous three games. However, they have shut out their last two opponents, drawing 0-0.
Manchester United have turned a corner since their loss at Newcastle before the international break. Since, they have drawn with Liverpool, and beaten Norwich City, Partizan and Chelsea.
Liverpool’s Naby Keita picked up a knock against Arsenal on Wednesday night, limping off and heading straight down the tunnel before the hour mark – putting his participation this weekend in serious doubt.
Joel Matip and Xherdan Shaqiri are still recovering from their respective injuries, while...well, don't expect to see Nathaniel Clyne for a while.
Aston Villa are assessing the extent of the calf problem Jack Grealish sustained against City. He may not be up to full fitness, but Dean Smith will want his captain on the pitch for Liverpool's visit.
Jota is still a couple of weeks away from returning, but is heading in the right direction. He may not return in time for Liverpool, but will be pressing for an appearance against Wolves next weekend.
Both sides head into this match in good form, but it is Liverpool who are catching everybody's eye (obviously).
Villa have only lost two in their last seven in all competitions; those two defeats coming away at Man City and Arsenal.