Imagine England winning the continental competition treble! It could happen this year, a trifecta of EPL sides sweeping the triad of UEFA competitions. Aston Villa FC is a strong favorite to win the Conference League. West Ham, last year's Conference League champions and Villa's uniform twins, are in the mix for Europa League, but their Premier League brethren, Liverpool, are … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Lille (UECL)
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Aston Villa Team News vs Lille: Matty Cash, John McGinn, Moussa Diaby
Do we have red hot UEFA Europa Conference League action to preview? Yes, yes we do. Here at The Sports Bank, we go the extra mile and do Conference League previews because that's just how dedicated we are to the beautiful game. Matty Cash (thigh injury) is likely ruled out of this one, but if he does play, there is another issue. Matty Cash, like John McGinn and Moussa … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Lille: Matty Cash, John McGinn, Moussa Diaby
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked, after yesterday's dreadfully drab goalless draw, whether Liverpool FC are now "clear favorites" to win the Premier League title. "Yes, whoever is first is favorites," he responded. "Second is Arsenal and we are third. It's not in our hands -- all we can do is think of [the next game against] Aston Villa. If you are top of the … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Man City vs Aston Villa Team News: Ederson, Walker, Watkins, Ramsey
Manchester City certainly do have one major advantage over Arsenal and Liverpool, the two teams competing with them for the Premier League title, in squad fitness. Entering Wednesday's home clash against Aston Villa, City have only two injury concerns, now that Jack Grealish has returned, in Ederson and Kyle Walker. Both are battling thigh muscle injuries of varying … [Read more...] about Man City vs Aston Villa Team News: Ederson, Walker, Watkins, Ramsey
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Heading into the St. Patrick Day clash versus Aston Villa, reports of the demise of West Ham United manager David Moyes have been greatly exaggerated. With the 5-0 rout of SC Freiburg, completed only hours ago, Moyes led the turnaround of the Hammers' Europa League tie. He now has his club in the last 8 of a competition for the third straight year. … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur visits Aston Villa in a matchup of two sides angling for UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. They currently sit fourth and fifth in the table, so this match has a lot of substantial meeting to it. It is worth noting, of course, that there is a possibility the fifth place team in the Premier League table will get a UCL berth too; provided a … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa
Jack Grealish Injured Again Ahead of Manchester Derby
Jack Grealish is suffering through a very rough season, as the injury bug keeps coming back for more bites. In the 6-2 FA Cup 5th round win over Luton Town, the English winger suffered a groin injury, and there is no timeline for his return. "I didn't speak to doctors but I think he complained a bit about the groin," said City manager Pep Guardiola. … [Read more...] about Jack Grealish Injured Again Ahead of Manchester Derby
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa
Manchester United won the reverse fixture against Aston Villa, back on Boxing Day, and it was one of their more impressive results so far this season. They'll enter this weekend clash off the back of arguably their best performance of campaign, a 3-0 whipping of West Ham United. United and Villa were both founding members of the Football League in 1888. The rivalry was … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa
Kieran Trippier is definitely staying put at Newcastle United this January. He started the FA Cup fourth round win over Fulham earlier today, at his usual right back position. We expect to see the English international at that slot again, Tuesday night, when the Geordies take on Aston Villa at Villa Park. Newcastle held firm on their price for the fullback, and thus, Bayern … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa FC
When Arsenal next take to the pitch, they'll take on a side that just did them a solid in Aston Villa FC. Villa beat Manchester City earlier today, leapfrogging the reigning treble winners in the standings at the same time. It now means that the first place Gunners have opened up a six point lead over Man City, as they sit atop the table by two points over Liverpool. Of … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa FC