CONFIRMED lineups for West Ham v Aston Villa

West Ham return to Premier League action after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Europa League by thrashing Freiburg at home. The Hammers face a tough test when they host Aston Villa at the London Stadium in a matchday 29 fixture, kick-off at 15:00 CET. 

The Hammers are in fine form, having lost just one game in their last five and unbeaten in their last three Premier League matches, claiming two wins against Brentford and Everton and a draw against Burnley most recently. 

For their part, Unai Emery's side remain in contention to finish in the top four this season and play in next season's Champions League. The Villans sit fourth, two points above Tottenham, having claimed three wins in their last five domestic games. The Villa Park outfit also secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Conference League after thrashing Ajax at home. 

Confirmed lineups for the clash

West Ham starting XI: Areola (GK); Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma(C), Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, Kudus; Antonio.

Aston Villa starting XI: Martinez(C); Konsa, Lenglet, Torres, Moreno; Bailey, Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Rogers; Durán, Watkins.

 

March 17, 2024