For everyone worried about how the Europa League final would affect Aston Villa, there already appears to be an answer, only a day following the match. At this point, Manchester United truly do not have anything to play for except pride.
Perhaps Ruben Amorim could be managing for his job, but likely everyone there recognizes that the year has been a complete waste. Either IENOS will want to move forward with the Portuguese manager or not at this point. The singular result against Villa should not have any bearing on that decision.
While the Amorim side rushed certain players back from injury, there won't be a need to do so on Sunday. The latest from the Utd District's Dylan Penketh suggests that the hosts for the upcoming fixture view things as such.
Although they will have players mostly fit enough to step foot on the pitch, the article suggests that Amorim will give many of the younger players a chance. This approach makes sense. Considering where they are, there is not a purpose to risk aggravating further injury to some of the players who will be needed for the following campaign.
In a season that has had a lot go against Villa, it looks as if some fortune is finally coming AVFC's way. Granted, in such instances, the unproven talents could be looking to show that they deserve an increased look with senior team activities.
Even if United are at full strength or feeling particularly inspired, however, Villa are in such excellent form. It would truly take an epic collapse from the visitors at Old Trafford in order to not come away with three points.
It appears there for the taking for Aston Villa
Yes, there is concern due to the club's history at that venue. This latest news should help to ease some concerns. For all of the concern of who a UEL win or loss would potentially affect Man Utd, it appears that Amorim's side will be happy to just make a customary appearance for the final Matchday.
Not wanting to quite count any chickens before the eggs hatch, but it looks like Villa only needs to play at the regular level and intensity that they usually show anyway, and they'll have something of an easier path with significantly less resistance than Chelsea, for example, will on Sunday.