West Ham United will return to Premier League action on Sunday as they welcome Aston Villa to the London Stadium for an exciting clash.At a time when the Midlands outfit are sitting fourth, the Hammers are seventh in the English league with 43 points.Match PreviewWest Ham will enter Sundays game on the back of in midweek, thus winning the Europa League last-16 tie 5-1 on aggregate.Mohammed Kudus scored a brace while Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Cre swell all earned their names on the scoresheet as the Irons
Mason Plumlee Jersey sealed a comfortable victory at the London Stadium.David Moyes side now turn their focus to the Premier League where they are still in contention for a European berth despite their inconsistent form in the new year.The Hammers picked up victories against Brentford and Everton before being held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by league strugglers Burnley
Derrick Rose Jersey last weekend.Mi sing out on a European place will be a blow for Moyes whose future in East London is still in doubt, as reported by .On the other hand, Aston Villa were also at the top of their game in midweek as they demolished Ajax 4-0 in the home leg of their Europa Conference League Round of 16, winning the tie 4-0 on aggregate.Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in
Joe Dumars Jersey the first half before Leon Bailey, Jhon Duran and Mou sa Diaby extended the scoreline after the break as the Lions comfortably made it to the quarter final of the European competition.Unai Emerys side bounced back emphatically following their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League last weekend.The good news for is that their team is still ahead of Spurs in the table but their lead has been reduced to only two points.Team NewsWest Ham bo s David Moyes will not be able to avail the services of Maxwel Cornet due to injury. The 27-year-old is not expected to be back before the international break. Meanwhile, Emerson Palmieris availability is also doubtful and he will be a se sed before Sundays match.As for Aston Villa, Emiliano Buendia, Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey will all be mi sing due to fitne s i sues. There are also doubts over Watkins fitne s while John McGinn will be serving his suspension.West Ham United vs Aston
Dewayne Dedmon Jersey Villa potential line-upsWest Ham United: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Paqueta, Bowen; IngsAston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Digne; Rogers, Tielemans, Luiz, Bailey; Diaby, DuranWest Ham United vs Aston Villa predictionVillas top striker Watkins may not be available for Sundays clash at the London Stadium, which will be a huge blow for the visitors. Although West Ham havent been very convincing with their performances in the Premier League recently,
Luke Kennard Jersey they are expected to beat Unai Emerys side due to home advantage.West Ham United 2-1 Aston Villa
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