Buendia And Digne To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool
Buendia And Digne To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool Aston Villa will entertain Liverpool at Villa Park this Friday night as they look to secure maximum points at home in the Premier League. The Villans were held to a 2-2 draw away at Burnley recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in the league this week. Unai Emery will once again opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first XI for this game.
Both Emi Buendia and Lucas Digne could play from the start of this clash. 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup To Face Liverpool Defence Emiliano Martinez will operate in goal for the Villans after conceding twice in his last league outing. Ezri Konsa will play alongside Tyrone Mings at the centre of Emery’s defence as they hope to keep the opposition at bay during the 90 minutes.
Matty Cash will try to prove his worth as the right-back, while Lucas Digne looks to impress on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack. Pau Torres will offer cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – MAY 10: John McGinn of Aston Villa reacts in the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor on May 10, 2026 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Midfield Youri Tielemans and Victor Lindelof will anchor the midfield for the West Midlands club as they focus on establishing their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park. The gifted trio of Emi Buendia, Morgan Rogers and John McGinn will play just ahead of them as part of the Aston Villa attack.
All three of them need to be at the top of their game if the Villans are to secure a convincing win this Friday night. Ross Barkley, Douglas Luiz and Leon Bailey will be available for selection on the bench as they wait for their chance to impress in the second 45 minutes if needed. Attack Ollie Watkins will spearhead Emery’s attack up top.