Aston Villa heads to Leeds United on Sunday in a matchup that could possibly be better than you might initially think. Leeds is struggling right now, no doubt, but not any more than your typical newly promoted team. Villa seems to have turned their season around, and they appear to be rolling with some momentum right now.
Aston Villa at Leeds United FYIs
Kickoff time: 2pm GMT, Sunday November 23, Elland Road, Leeds, UK
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Form Guide Premier League: Aston Villa WWWLW Leeds United LLWLL
Google Result Probability: Aston Villa win 40% Draw 29% Leeds United win 31%
Premier League Position: Aston Villa 18 pts, 6th Leeds United 16th, 11 pts
They are favored, on the road, but not by all that much. This match will likely be fiercely and evenly contested. Let’s take a look at who Villa boss Unai Emery might select for his first team here.
Aston Villa Predicted XI at Leeds United
Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezra Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana; Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Donyell Malen; Ollie Watkins
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