By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa have been readying themselves to play Manchester United for the second time in five days.

After a 3-1 triumph in the Premier League on Sunday, the two sides meet again in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Friday night.

Ahead of the tie at Old Trafford, Villa have been preparing in the gym and on the training pitches at Villa Park.

Here are some of the latest snaps from training…