Published on: Aug 23, 2019 6:19 am IST|Updated on: Aug 23, 2019 4:45 pm IST
Reality is dawning upon manager Dean Smith and his staff that the profile of the club alone won’t be enough to survive the first-season hurdle.
The task is huge for the manager, with the bad start to the season making the situation relatively more grave for him even at this early stage, putting pressure on him to turn the tide.
The Villans are next up against Everton, a team which has been built over the last two summers, including this transfer window, to end the monopoly of top-six. That’s why it’s not an easy game by any means for the hosts, in fact, a possible danger which could hand Villa its 3rd straight defeat by the end of this round of matches.
However, Everton’s big-spending means Marco Silva is prone to scrutiny. He can no longer afford the breathing space and has to maintain a good level of consistency throughout the season.
Match Details:
The Premier League match will be played between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park, in Birmingham, England. The ground has a capacity of 42,785. The game will start at 12:30 AM (IST), on Saturday, August 24.
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Recent form (Last six matches) Aston Villa – W W W W L L Everton – D W D D D W
Aston Villa Team News:
Possible INs and OUTs of this game:
Aston Villa Probable XI:
Tom Heaton (GK), Matt Targett, Tyrone Mings, Bjorn Engles, Frederic Guilbert, Trezeguet, Jack Grealish, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Jota, Wesley
Everton FC Team News:
Possible ins or outs of this game:
Everton Probable XI:
Pickford (GK) Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne / Holgate, Gbamin, Andre Gomes, Richarlison, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Moise Keane
Potential Game Changers:
Likely to score:
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Wesley: Aston Villa’s record summer signing Wesley will be looking for his first goal for his new team, when Everton come calling to Villa Park. The 22-year-old Brazilian, a £22m signing from Club Brugge, scored 17 times last season.
Last Season:
Jack Grealish: Villa’s biggest star perhaps. He was on Spurs’ radar, but the Villans couldn’t be hard-pressed, and he remained on these shores. The 23-year-old is a crafty player, whose main strength lies in his passing and game understanding.
More Villa Players who can make an impact:
Bernard: The little magician from Brazil is definitely a player who can’t be allowed even a little space, for his skill-set and dribbling skills, is just too good. Worth considering.
Richarlison: Everton’s record signing till date. After starting the 2018-19 season with a bang, the Brazilian faded off in the later stages of the campaign. Regardless, he is a world-class talent.
Gylfi Sigurdsson: The 29-year-old had a wonderful season last year in front of the goal, ending up with a career-best tally in a single season. One of the most creative players in this team.
Suggested combination:
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AVL vs EVE Dream11 potential winner: Everton should at least get a draw here.