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- Jhon Duran is staking his claim to start for Aston Villa against Manchester United
- The Colombian striker scored the game’s only goal as Villa beat Bayern Munich
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Chris Sutton believes Unai Emery faces a ‘lovely’ selection headache when deciding whether to start Jhon Duran when Aston Villa host Manchester United at the weekend.
Duran is the hero of Villa Park after his stunning first-time finish led Villa to a memorable 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
The Colombian has been the super sub for Villa this season, scoring six goals despite just one start and calls are growing for him to start for the visit of United.
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A huge defeat at Villa Park could be the deciding factor in Erik ten Hag‘s future at Old Trafford and Duran’s stunning form could prove to be a nightmare for United’s defenders.
On Mail Sport’s It’s All Kicking Off! podcast, former Premier League winner Sutton, and football editor Ian Ladyman, debated whether Duran should be given the nod by Emery against the Red Devils.