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Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News: Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jacob Ramsey

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According to Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, Joelinton will be passed fit to feature for Boxing Day. The forward/attacking midfielder was absent for the 4-0 rout of Ipswich Town, after being hospitalized, due to his being elbowed by Brentford defender Nathan Collins in the EFL Cup Quarterfinals on Wednesday. However, as Howe explained, that rest and relaxation will … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News: Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jacob Ramsey

Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey

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For Manchester City, there are really only two team news items to cover for the Saturday clash at Aston Villa. Defender Manuel Akanji could overcome his pelvic injury in time to be passed fit, and young full-back Rico Lewis is now eligible again, having finished serving his suspension. Otherwise the same trio of players (Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake and Rodri) remain out. … [Read more...] about Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey

Manchester City at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions

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Manchester City visits Aston Villa on Saturday to officially kickoff "festive fixtures," a period over the holidays that consists of an extremely high number of games. It's fixture congestion on steroids meets Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's. The festive fixture over-scheduling is also the perfect metaphor for where we are when it comes to the business of sports these … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions

Chelsea vs Aston Villa Team News: Nkunku, James, Onana, Barkley, Kamara

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For Chelsea team captain Reece James, the injury woes continue on, yet again. His latest hamstring problem means he'll likely miss out on the visit from Aston Villa while forward Christopher Nkunku faces a late fitness tomorrow. Nkunku suffered a knock of some sort in the UEFA Europa Conference League win on Thursday, meaning if he can't go, then Nicolas Jackson will get the … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Aston Villa Team News: Nkunku, James, Onana, Barkley, Kamara

Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace

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Aston Villa are in free fall right now. Finishing in the top four last season, they had been parked in that same zone for most of this season. Now, ahead of a home clash with relegation fodder Crystal Palace, they have just one win in their last five, and find themselves potentially slipping onto the second page of the standings. Perhaps playing a very lower table side like … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace

Aston Villa Team News vs Crystal Palace: Cash, Onana, Torres, Ramsey, Kamara, Konsa, Maatsen

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For long stretches of this season so far, Aston Villa had a very healthy team. You even had a couple (maybe even a few) weeks where they were a nearly fully fit squad. That's all by the way side now, as manager Unai Emery has a multitude of injury concerns, as play resumes this weekend. The list includes Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, Jacob … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Crystal Palace: Cash, Onana, Torres, Ramsey, Kamara, Konsa, Maatsen

Aston Villa Injury Updates: Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara, Pau Torres

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Aston Villa got off to a very strong start this season, following up on last year's breakthrough campaign, but they're in a rough patch now. Maybe they'll revert back to better form after the international break? Perhaps the time off will do them good? Let's take a look at their walking wounded, which now consists of five players- Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Jacob Ramsey, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Injury Updates: Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara, Pau Torres

Aston Villa at Liverpool FC Starting XI Predictions

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Chelsea hosting Arsenal on Sunday is considered by many, if not most, to be the true Premier League match of the weekend, but don't look past Aston Villa at Liverpool FC. When all is said and done, this could end up being the true headliner fixture to behold this weekend. Villa head into this weekend badly needing a W, as they have lost their past two- in continental … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Liverpool FC Starting XI Predictions

Aston Villa at Liverpool FC Team News: Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Federico Chiesa

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For Aston Villa, their run of having a fully fit squad has now come to an end. For the last few matches, their was basically no Villa team news to report. Matty Cash (calf injury) and Ross Barkley (undisclosed problem/issue) could both miss out here. At minimum, they are strong doubts for the trip to Anfield. As for the table topping Reds, we have to ask- what is really … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Liverpool FC Team News: Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Federico Chiesa