On Sunday’s lone Premier League match, we can anticipate a captivating encounter between Aston Villa and West Ham United, as the Villans welcome the Hammers to Villa Park. Both teams secured just one point from their matches before the international break. Unai Emery’s side drew 1-1 against their local rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers, while David Moyes’s team shared the points in a thrilling four-goal match against Newcastle United.
Emery will opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to name the same starting XI this weekend. Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby will form a two-man strike team yet again to lead the charge in the attacking third.
4-4-2 Aston Villa Predicted XI Vs West Ham United
Defence
Emiliano Martinez will continue as the goalkeeper after he shipped in one goal in his last appearance. Pau Torres will form the centre-back partnership with Diego Carlos on the defensive end of the field as they try to keep the West Ham attackers quiet during the game.
Vladimir Coufal will look to impress as the right-back while Lucas Digne focuses on putting in a solid display as the left-back. Emery will ask both of them to be more compact in the defensive third.
Clement Lenglet will provide cover for the centre-half positions on the bench.
Midfield
Douglas Luiz and Boubacar Kamara will continue to operate as the holding midfielders as they try to give a good account of themselves at the centre of the park.
John McGinn will try to put in an energetic display on the left flank while Matty Cash looks to prove his worth as the right-sided wide player.
Youri Tielemans and Nicolo Zaniolo will be available for selection on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the second half if required.
Attack
Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby will lead the charge for the Villans up top. They would be eager to find the back of the net and make a difference in this home encounter.
Jhon Duran will have to be content with a spot on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the final quarter if Aston Villa are in need of a goal by then.
