Premier League 2025-2026: Aston Villa-Sunderland, the likely lineups

Aston Villa and Sunderland face each other at 3 p.m. in the match valid for the 33rd day of the Premier League. The Villans, who have now become an established power in the English league, are looking for the three points to go on a quest to undermine third-place Manchester United. The Black Cats, on the other hand, coming off three wins in their last four matches, are in the midst of a fight for a place in the Europa League.

The hosts are coming off cup exertions and Emery could opt for a few changes ahead of the upcoming engagements. Watkins will be the center forward with McGinn, Rogers, Buendia on the trequartista line. Onana and Tielemans in midfield, Emiliano Martinez returns in goal after a muscle problem.

Sunderland with Brobbey as central point supported by Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee. In the midfield Xhaka is paired with Sadiki while the full-backs will be Mukiele and Mandava.

Aston Villa-Sunderland, the likely lineups
ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins. All: Emery.
SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mukiele, O’Nien, Alderete, Mandava; Xhaka, Sadiki; Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee; Brobbey. All: Le Bris.