Erik Den Hag side are aiming to make it four straight victories in all competitions when they head to Villa Park.
The Red Devils are currently fifth in the table on 23 points, one point behind fourth-placed Newcastle United.
Meanwhile Unia Emery will take charge of his first game as Villa boss.
It's been a disappointing start has left Villa down in 16th, just one point outside of the relegation zone.
Unai Emery was officially presented as Villa's new head coach on Friday, with the Spaniard returning to the Premier League following his short stay at Arsenal between May 2018 and November 2019.
United have handed Cristiano Ronaldo the arm band after Bruno Fernandes is suspended.
Erik Den Hag has also given 19 years old Alejandro Garnacho his Premier League debut.
Aston Villa team
Manchester United team
FIRST HALF
GOAL!: Aston Villa 1-0 Man United (Bailey) 5 minutes
Villa takes an early lead after 5 minutes into the game at Villa Park.
Bailey found the breakthrough with a sweet finish, slotting into the bottom right corner.
GOAL! Aston Villa 2-0 Man United (Digne) 10 minutes
Villa win a free-kick just outside the penalty area and Digne steps up to bend it into the corner.
GOAL! Aston Villa 2-1 Man United (Shaw)
Manchester United have pulled a goal back just before half-time.
Luke Shaw weaps a cross into Villa box from the left side but it waa heavily deflected strike and could make a huge difference
GOAL! Aston Villa 3-1 Man United (Ramsey)
Villa restore their two-goal LEAD in thr 48 minutes.
Jacob Ramsey times his run perfectly and finishes coolly past De Gea as Aston Villa dream start continues under new manager Unai Emery
FULL TIME: ASTON VILLA 3 VS 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
MATCH REPORT
The former Arsenal boss makes his second return to England after he has been appointed manager of Villa.
Goals from Leon Bailey in the opening five minutes put Villa in the lead before Lucas Digne curled a stunning free kick in the 10 minutes.
Manchester United pulled a goal back just before half-time when Luke Shaw free kick was deflected into Villa net by Jacob Ramsey.
But the English youngster made amends for his error as he scored the third goal two minutes into the second half.
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