Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have confirmed their starting lineups for their Premier League clash at Villa Park, with both teams fielding strong squads amid injury updates, particularly concerning Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi.
Aston Villa Starting XI:
Manager Unai Emery has chosen a balanced 4-3-3 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defenders: Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne
- Midfielders: John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Youri Tielemans
- Attackers: Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins, Moussa Diaby
Villa have no fresh injuries, although Diego Carlos remains sidelined. Jacob Ramsey and Bertrand Traoré are nearing a return, but Lucas Digne retains his spot in defense due to solid performances
Crystal Palace Starting XI:
Roy Hodgson’s lineup follows a 4-2-3-1 setup:
- Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone
- Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Rob Holding, Tyrick Mitchell
- Midfielders: Will Hughes, Cheick Doucouré; Jeffrey Schlupp, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew
- Striker: Odsonne Édouard
Palace face challenges with injuries. Marc Guehi is out with a minor issue, replaced by Rob Holding, while Michael Olise and Jefferson Lerma remain unavailable. Despite fitness concerns earlier in the season, Eze is fit to start and is key to their attacking creativity.
Match Context:
Aston Villa seeks to improve their form after a mixed start, including defeats to stronger sides like Liverpool. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will aim to build on their recent consistency. The absence of key defensive players for Palace, such as Guehi, may give Villa an edge, especially with their attacking trio of Diaby, Bailey, and Watkins
This fixture promises to be competitive, with Villa’s home advantage at Villa Park possibly tilting the odds in their favor. Both managers will be eager to grab crucial points to solidify their standings in the Premier League.
