Aston Villa vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa welcome West Ham to the Midlands in the Premier League this afternoon.
It’s the second meeting between the teams this month, after Villa beat West Ham 2-1 in the FA Cup’s third round on January 10th.
Unai Emery’s side are unbeaten in four Premier League games and can move within one point of the European positions with victory. However, the club’s hopes of progress in Europe suffered a blow after a Champions League defeat at Monaco in midweek.
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— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 26, 2025
West Ham are still adjusting to the methods of new manager Graham Potter, whose first game in charge was that cup clash at Villa Park. Since then, he’s led the Irons to a 3-2 win over Fulham, before a disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace on home soil.
Aston Villa vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa are light on options in central midfield and at centre-back this weekend. Amadou Onana sustained a hamstring issue against Arsenal last week and looks unlikely to feature. The Belgian joins John McGinn and Ross Barkley on the sidelines.
Pau Torres remains out, while Diego Carlos’s move to Fenerbahce reduces the defensive stocks further. Tyrone Mings is expected to continue in partnership with Ezri Konsa.
Donyell Malen could be handed his debut after arriving from Borussia Dortmund, while 21-year-old full-back Andres Garcia could make the squad after signing from Levante this week.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, Malen, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.
When is Aston Villa vs West Ham?
Aston Villa host West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday 26th January 2025. Kick-off at Villa Park is 16:30 GMT.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs West Ham on?
In the UK, the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
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