Aston Villa will welcome Burnley to Villa Park on Saturday for a Premier League clash, with kickoff slated for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will look to bounce back to winning ways after their 3-2 defeat away to Manchester United on Boxing Day. Villa comfortably led Manchester United until the 59th minute, subsequently throwing away the match, and emerged with a loss.
The loss at Old Trafford was the second consecutive match for Aston Villa without a win. Unai Emery will be eager for his side to recapture their form and win on Saturday when they host second-from-bottom Burnley.
Still sitting third on the table, Aston Villa will be crucial to solidify their hold on a top-four berth as the second half of the season begins in earnest.
Bet hereVincent Kompany’s Burnley followed up their impressive 0-2 win away to Fulham with a home defeat at home to Liverpool on Boxing Day. The focus for the Clarets will be a good performance at Villa Park to bolster their chances of getting something from the match.
Injury Report
Unai Emery will be without the injured center-back Tyrone Mings, right-winger Emiliano Buendia, and right-winger Bertrand Traore for the home clash against Burnley on Saturday.
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley will be without left winger Luca Koleosho; the 19-year-old attacker is nursing a knee injury and is sidelined for Saturday’s clash.
Prediction
Aston Villa are favorites to return to winning ways on Saturday. They will beat Burnley and take the three points they need to maintain their position in the top four of the Premier League.
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