An engaging encounter between the Clarets is anticipated on Sunday, with West Ham United travelling to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa for the lone Premier League fixture on that day. Both of them managed to secure just one point from their matches before the international break, with David Moyes’s team holding Newcastle United to a 2-2 draw while Unai Emery’s side drawing 1-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Moyes will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to name same the first XI for this game from last fixture. Michail Antonio will lead the line for the Hammers while Alphonse Areola operates in goal.
4-2-3-1 West Ham United Predicted XI Vs Aston Villa
Defence
Alphonse Areola will feature in between the sticks for the Hammers as he looks to earn a clean sheet in this away enocounter. Kurt Zouma will play alongside Nayef Aguerd at the heart of Moyes’ defence as they try to keep things solid at the back during the game.
Valdimir Coufal would look to give a good account of himself as the right-back while Emerson Palmieri fills in on the other flank as the left-back. Moyes will give both of them the license to get forward and express themselves in the opponent’s half.
Thilo Kehrer will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
Midfield
Edson Alvarez and Tomas Soucek will anchor the midfield for the East London giants as they focus on dominating possession and creating some decent chances in the final third.
The talented trio of Lucas Paqueta, James Ward-Prowse and Jarrod Bowen will function just ahead of them as part of Moyes’ attack. Ward-Prowse would be eager to impress and create opportunities in the final third to win this contest.
Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma will be rested on the bench but might come on to make an impact in the second half if needed.
Attack
Michail Antonio will lead the charge for West Ham on the attacking end of the pitch. He would be hungry to find the back of the net versus the Merseyside club.
Danny Ings will have to be content with a spot on the bench as he waits for his opportunity to influence the game if Moyes opts to call upon his services.
