Premier League 2024-2025: Aston Villa-Tottenham, the likely lineups

The penultimate day of the Premier League opens with the’advance match between Aston Villa and Tottenham. Football d’start at 8:30 p.m. at Villa Park. The Villans are looking for a win to continue their hopes of a Champions League spot, while seventeenth-seeded Spurs already have their sights set on the Europa League final with Manchester United.

Emery is expected to rely again on the trio of Rogers, Asensio and McGinn in support of Watkins, who is confirmed in the center forward role. Rashford, stopped by injury, and Ramsey, disqualified, will not be in the match. Tielemans’ presence remains in doubt.

On the opposite side, Postecoglu could opt for a large turnover, giving space to several youngsters and second lines from the first minute: among them, Kinsky between the posts and Moore in attack, flanked by Tel and Odobert. The injured Dragusin, Bergvall, Maddison and Scarlett remain unavailable, while Kulusevski is in strong doubt.

Probable lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins. Coach: Emery.

Tottenham (4-3-3): Kinsky; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Gray, Bentancur, Sarr; Odobert, Tel, Moore. Coach: Postecoglou.

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