2026-2027 Premier League: Aston Villa vs. Fulham—Probable Lineups and Where to Watch It on TV

Aston Villa and Fulham face off Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. Italian time at Villa Park in a match for Matchday 9 of the Premier League. Both teams enter the match on the heels of two consecutive league wins, but also following their respective eliminations from the Carabao Cup. The Villans were defeated 3-0 by Bournemouth, while the Cottagers lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace. Aston Villa vs. Fulham will also be available in Italy, live on TV via Sky Sport channels and via streaming on Now.

Unai Emery is expected to return to his starting lineup after making several lineup changes in the Carabao Cup. In defense, Lindelof and Pau Torres are expected to start in the center, with Cash and Maatsen on the flanks. In midfield, Kamara and Joao Gomes are expected to play in front of the defense, while McGinn and Manzambi will support Nicolas Jackson, the Villans’ main attacking threat, alongside Mbaye. Onana, Wan-Bissaka, and Ruggeri remain sidelined.

For Fulham, the only confirmed absence is the suspended Sessegnon. Arbeloa is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Charles and Berge in midfield and young Josh King playing behind Gonzalo Garcia. Bobb and Iwobi are expected on the wings. In defense, the back four will consist of Castagne (who played in Italy from 2017 to 2020 for Atalanta before moving to England to play for Leicester and, since 2023, Fulham), Affengruber, Bassey, and Robinson.

Probable Lineups

ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Maatsen; João Gomes, Kamara; Mbaye, McGinn, Manzambi; Jackson. Manager: Emery.

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Affengruber, Bassey, Robinson; Charles, Berge; Bobb, King, Iwobi; Garcia. Manager: Arbeloa.