The UEFA Europa League has been pretty good to Aston Villa, who sit tied for third in that competition’s current table. The Villans have certainly established themselves as one of the leading contenders to win the competition. It is early days to be certain, but Unai Emery’s side looks the part as one of the favorites. Obviously, life has been better for Villa in UEFA’s secondary competition, than its been in the league. Although they seem to be turning things around in the Premiership, as of late.
Up next is a trip to the Netherlands, where they’ll take on one of the more uniquely named clubs in football, the Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles.
UEFA Europa League Matchday 3 FYIs
Kickoff: Thurs. Oct. 23, 5:45pm, De Adelaarshorst Go Ahead, Deventer, Netherlands
Aston Villa Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
The Go Ahead Eagles sit 15th in the UEL table, so Villa will be strongly favored in this one.
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Go Ahead Eagles
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