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West Ham Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa (FA Cup)

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It's that time of year again! It's the period of overlap, for the bigger clubs, between the two domestic cup competitions. Yes, if you're in the higher portion of the FA pyramid, then you might be playing in both the League Cup and the FA Cup this week/weekend. Although this isn't the case for the claret and blue of both West Ham and Aston Villa. Both the Irons and the … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa (FA Cup)

Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs West Ham (FA Cup)

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This weekend sees the third round of the FA Cup transpire, and this is the portion where the big boys come in to the competition. West Ham United travels to Aston Villa for one of the more intriguing and interesting ties on the docket. Both sides are in a place right now where they don't want to be. Getting the world's oldest domestic competition started on the right foot, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs West Ham (FA Cup)

Aston Villa Team News vs West Ham: McGinn, Torres, Philogene

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Aston Villa has seen their season take a sight turn for the worse, and that was before their team captain, John McGinn, went down with a hamstring injury. On Saturday, Villa manager Unai Emery gave a specific timeline for his absence and subsequent return: "I think it could be hamstring. He could be out for two, three, four, five weeks." … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs West Ham: McGinn, Torres, Philogene

Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton

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Aston Villa hosts Brighton & Hove Albion in a matchup that should be very even-handed. After all, it is ninth versus 10th, so it should be pretty much even strength. Some might call this "mid-table mediocrity," but we prefer to think of it as a toss up between two sides eager to move on up on the table. Both Villa and Brighton have qualified for Europe in recent years, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton

Aston Villa Team News vs Brighton: Jhon Duran, Matty Cash, Jacob Ramsey

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The overall judgment of Jhon Duran has been questioned at times, but he seems to be in the right when it comes to his sending off on Boxing Day. As you can see from the embedded video below, he really didn't deserve a red card for this incident. Also, a three match ban? That's ludicrous. Jhon Duran will start serving the suspension tomorrow against Brighton & Hove … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Brighton: Jhon Duran, Matty Cash, Jacob Ramsey

Aston Villa FC Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has a fully fit squad, so he can easily manage minutes now, amidst all the heavy fixture congestion. Will Jhon Duran remain only a super-sub? Even despite the fact that he is the Villans' most effective and efficient scorer? I guess so! Sunday brings a trip to Tottenham Hotspur, which is one of the most standout fixtures of the Premier League … [Read more...] about Aston Villa FC Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa FC

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Tottenham Hotspur Ange Postecoglou must be excited to be getting his face of the franchise, Heung-Min Son, back in action on Sunday. "Sonny has trained today, so if he gets through training tomorrow he should be okay," the big Australian said of a challenging home match against Aston Villa, who finished fourth last season, and find themselves in a similar spot so far this … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa FC

Tottenham vs Aston Villa Team News: Van de Ven, Richarlison, Werner, Odobert

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Great news for Tottenham Hotspur, as they'll be getting their Talisman, Heung-Min Song, back in action tomorrow against Aston Villa. That leaves Ange Postecoglu with four injury concerns for the Sunday matinee: Richarlison, Timo Werner, Micky van de Ven and Wilson Odobert. The speedy Van de Ven and the surprise summer signing Odobert are unfortunately both ruled out of this … [Read more...] about Tottenham vs Aston Villa Team News: Van de Ven, Richarlison, Werner, Odobert

Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Bologna (Champions League)

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Aston Villa FC welcome in Bologna FC 1909 tomorrow night for a UEFA Champions League clash that is obviously of substantial significance, but still presents a chance to do some squad rotation. It goes without saying that Unai Emery will be going all out for a win here, but with all the serious fixture congestion, it's probably the best time to swap out the guys up top, and in … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Bologna (Champions League)