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
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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
Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace (FA Cup Semifinal)
FA Cup semifinal weekend is here, and we definitely have a clear cut undercard on Saturday, with a main event to come on Sunday. Aston Villa takes on Crystal Palace in the warm-up act of the two clashes. Manchester City versus Nottingham Forest on Sunday is your main event. Villa head into the weekend smarting from the 2-1 loss to the aforementioned Cityzens, in league play, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace (FA Cup Semifinal)
Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Southampton
Aston Villa have roared back in to the top four race and up next is a very easy chance to obtain three more points. Southampton FC are already relegated, and on to a managerial search. Their return to the top flight went about as disastrously as possible, as they have just 10 points, total, on the season. You honestly have to consider them among the worst ever sides to … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Southampton
Aston Villa at Paris Saint-Germain Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa heads to Paris Saint-Germain for a UEFA Champions League clash that features two sides who are nearly fully fit. So everyone can really put their best foot forward here. There is little to no team news to discuss here. "Leon (Bailey), hopefully, can be available for Paris," Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said of his midfielder who is battling an unspecified … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Paris Saint-Germain Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa at Preston Team News: Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley, Brad Potts
Just two injury concerns for Aston Villa as they prep for this weekend's FA Cup quarterfinal clash at Preston North End. Midfielder Ross Barkley (calf) and Ollie Watkins (knee) will both need to pass late fitness tests in order to make the matchday squad at Deepdale. Obviously Watkins is the far more important of the two, and that's good news for manager Unai Emery, as he is … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Preston Team News: Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley, Brad Potts
Aston Villa Injury Updates: Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley, Kortney Hause
The FA Cup quarterfinals will be here before you know it! Aston Villa FC travels to Deepdale, to take on Preston North End, and it's safe to say that they got the most favorable draw possible for this round. Another thing going in the Villans favor is fitness. We only have three injury updates to go over (because that's what we do on international breaks!). The trio that we'll … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Injury Updates: Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley, Kortney Hause