Aston Villa need to really step up and establish themselves as the favorite in the UEFA Europa League competition. If not them, then who? Of the two English sides in the field, Nottigham Forest being the other, they are the stronger side. And typically, Premier League sides are among the favorites for any UEFA competition. So they can start to make their move, beginning this … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Predicted Starting XI vs Young Boys (Europa League)
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Aston Villa Predicted Starting XI at Go Ahead Eagles (Europa League)
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 … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Predicted Starting XI at Go Ahead Eagles (Europa League)
Aston Villa Team News at Tottenham: Ollie Watkins, Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings
Aston Villa suffered a major injury scare a few days ago, as striker Ollie Watkins crashed into the goal post, during England's 3-0 win over Wales. Watkins scored England's second goal, and in doing so collided his knee with the post. While it's not a serious injury, and it won't keep him out for a long time, it did for Watkins to leave national team camp early. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Tottenham: Ollie Watkins, Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Feyenoord
Are Aston Villa starting to wake up from their season long slumber? They looked pretty good in the home league win over Fulham on the weekend. Now, can they carry that positivity over to Thursday night in the secondary continental competition. Villa manager Unai Emery has a pretty fit squad, with a lot of good options to choose from, so the opportunity to pick a strong squad is … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Feyenoord
Aston Villa Team News, Predicted XI vs Bologna
Aston Villa commences their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday, and they'll do so by welcoming in Italian side Bologna FC 1909. Not a whole lot has changed, team news wise, from the score draw with Sunderland this past weekend to this upcoming continental competition. Victor Lindelof returned to the bench on Sunday, and went an unused substitute. Maybe he features here, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Predicted XI vs Bologna
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Sunderland
The Stadium of Light, yes, what a wonderfully unique name for a sporting venue. It just evokes positivity, having a home ground with an official, formal name like that. We'll see if newly promoted Sunderland can channel that (as well as their fast start) into wins, and thus stay up in the top flight. For Aston Villa, there is no positivity right now. They are winless on the … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Sunderland
Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Brentford
Aston Villa picked up a new injury concern over the weekend, in the form of Lucas Digne. The defender suffered a gruesome head injury when he collided with his teammate Emi Martinez in the goalless draw with Everton yesterday. He's most likely sidelined for Tuesday, when Villa visits Brentford FC in a third round EFL Cup clash. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Brentford
Aston Villa at Everton Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa visits Everton in a battle of two sides at opposite ends of the spectrum right now. Villa are the penultimate team in the table right now. No one expected them to be in the drop zone, at any point this season. Meanwhile Everton are currently in the UEFA Champions League qualification zone right now. No one saw that coming either. Of course, it is early days, so … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Everton Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Starting Lineup Predictions
In looking at the Premier League season opening slate, Newcastle United at Aston Villa is a sneaky good match; at least on paper. It's not the headliner of the weekend, or the main undercard, but it is clash to keep an eye on. It's a match-up of two sides who recovered from relegation in the last eight years (Newcastle United 2017-18, Aston Villa 2019-20), and then found … [Read more...] about Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs AS Roma
This has not been the kind of preseason that Aston Villa was hoping for. They have only one win in their five friendlies this summer, and even the draws have looked very unimpressive. AS Roma comes calling on Wednesday night, and the side from the eternal city could prove to be a formidable opponent. Villa have returned from their preseason tour of the United States, but at … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs AS Roma