Manchester United should be able to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back into the starting XI for this weekend's Premier League encounter with Aston Villa.

The two sides played each other in the FA Cup on Monday, with a solitary goal from Scott McTominay proving the difference as the Red Devils progressed.

Ronaldo missed that game with a hip problem, but he has since declared himself fit enough to return.

Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho could be back available again, but the latter might feature on the bench as he is carefully reintroduced after a hamstring problem.

Luke Shaw and McTominay are unavailable for United due to suspension.

David de Gea will start in goal behind a likely back four of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Maguire and Alex Telles.

With McTominay out, Nemanja Matic will likely be asked to step into midfield alongside Fred.

Paul Pogba is unlikely to return until February, while his future at the club remains up in the air.

Marcus Rashford again looked out of sorts against Villa on Monday and could be the player to drop out to allow Ronaldo to return, with Mason Greenwood, Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes keeping their spots.

Predicted Man Utd XI v Aston Villa