Aston Villa v Burnley: Team news, predicted teams and TV details as Clarets bid to finish 2023 on a high
|Aston Villa v Burnley: Team news, predicted teams and TV details as Clarets bid to finish 2023 on a high
Here’s all the important information ahead of today’s fixture:
When and where is the game taking place?
The match is being held at Villa Park on Saturday, December 30. Kick-off is at 3pm.
Is it on TV?
No, the game falls behind the UK’s Saturday 3pm blackout.
How else can I follow the game?
Burnley FC writer Matt Scrafton will be providing live updates on his Twitter feed, followed by a match report, post-match reaction and further analysis on the Burnley Express’ website.
What’s the latest team news?
Hjalmar Ekdal will miss out once again, as will long-term absentee Luca Koleosho, but Burnley are otherwise in “decent shape” according to manager Vincent Kompany.
Both Aaron Ramsey and Johann Gudmundsson returned for the Boxing Day game against Liverpool, featuring off the bench in the second-half.
As for Villa, Matty Cash returns from suspension while Pau Torres could be fit to start. Lucas Digne, Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans remain absent.
Vincent Kompany’s pre-match comments
When we played them I felt straight away they were a strong team.
“I think they have a very clear structure, a very good idea of what they want to do.
“Many of their players have developed into Premier League players after being purchased as young stars some time ago. I’m thinking of players like Watkins and Bailey. Young players who currently play in the Premier League are elite players who had to overcome hardship as well.
“Everything comes together at the point where the youthful players mature into skilled players. When a new manager joins the team with ideas that work, they will continue to advance since that is the kind of manager he is. Thus, I’m not shocked.
What are the predicted teams?
Villa: Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Moreno, Cash, Luiz, Dendoncker, McGinn, Diaby, Watkins
Burnley: Trafford, Vitinho, O’Shea, Beyer, Taylor, Brownhill, Berge, Gudmundsson, Odobert, Amdouni, Foster
Who is the referee?
Stuart Attwell. He’s officiated 14 games so far this season, dishing out 54 yellow cards and two reds. He took charge of Burnley’s 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea back in October.
What are the latest odds?
Villa: 1/3
Draw: 17/4
Burnley: 15/2