West Ham United vs Aston Villa Tactical Preview: Team News, Key Men And Streaming Links

West Ham United and Aston Villa will take on each other at the London Stadium in the Premier League this weekend. Both sides are in contention to earn a Champions League spot for next season. Hence, the battle on Sunday will be crucial for both clubs.

West Ham United vs Aston Villa: Talking Tactics

David Moyes has been preferring a 4-2-3-1 formation, which turns to a backline of three to provide extra support in the attack. On Sunday, it will be no different as he would instruct his men to supply the ball to wingers to create opportunities.

Unai Emery, on the other hand, could field a 4-4-2 lineup to control the game. He likes his side to dominate the possession and also rely on counter-attacks. With man overloading in the midfield, the Villans will aim to cut off any threats that arise.

Team News

West Ham United

The Hammers have only one injury concern in the form of Maxwel Cornet. There were concerns over the fitness of Emerson Palmieri but he is likely to regain fitness in time.

West Ham United Predicted XI

Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Paqueta, Bowen; Ings

Aston Villa

John McGinn (suspension), Diego Carlos (hamstring), Tyrone Mings (knee), Emiliano Buendia (knee), Boubacar Kamara (knee) and Jacob Ramsey (ankle) will not be available.

Aston Villa Predicted XI

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Digne; Rogers, Tielemans, Luiz, Bailey; Diaby, Duran

Key Men

West Ham United

Lucas Paqueta has been an impactful performance this season so far. He will once again be expected to be decisive in the final third. Kurt Zouma’s role in the midfield cannot be undermined too.

Aston Villa

In the absence of John McGinn, Douglas Luiz’s role becomes more vital in the midfield. He will be the key player for the Villans alongside attacker Moussa Diaby.