Aston Villa vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news

Aston Villa vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news Aston Villa host Sunderland today, looking to cement their position in the Premier League’s top five. The Villans are riding a wave of momentum after cruising into the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday. They thrashed Bologna 4–0 to complete a dominant 7–1 aggregate victory over the Italian side.

Unai Emery’s men have now won 10 of their first 11 matches in Europe this season. This record matches the historic feats of Chelsea in 2019 and Villarreal in 2021. Despite their European pedigree, Villa have lacked consistency in the Premier League since January.

They have won only four of their 13 league matches during the current calendar year. Emery will be wary of any physical fatigue following their high-intensity midweek exploits. Moreover, the team must improve their clinical edge to overcome a resilient Sunderland defence.

Villa have scored more than once in only two of their last 12 league outings. Aston Villa team news Boubacar Kamara remains a long-term absentee for the hosts due to a serious knee injury. Alysson is also expected to miss out after sustaining a knock during recent sessions.