Mazraoui in contention for Man Utd's Villa showdown

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui on the pitch during the game against Newcastle. A home section of the crowd is out of focus in the background.Getty Images
Simon Stone
Manchester United reporter

Noussair Mazraoui is set to be fit for Manchester United's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The defender limped out of the defeat at Newcastle nine days ago with what appeared to be a pretty serious foot injury.

Mazraoui was not walking freely as he left St James' Park, sparking concern the injury might be a bad one.

However, he was pictured at training on Wednesday and is set to be part of Michael Carrick's squad at the weekend.

Less positive news is expected of Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount though.

The pair have missed 17 and seven matches respectively because of injury and despite head coach Carrick opting not to put a timescale on their returns, it seems unlikely either will be involved against Unai Emery's Villa side - a game that could be key to Champions League qualification.