Aston Villa, sitting comfortably in 4th place with 51 points, welcome the struggling 18th-placed West Ham United to Villa Park in a crucial Premier League clash. The home side will be looking to solidify their position in the top four and maintain their push for a Champions League spot, while the visitors will be desperate to pick up points in their battle against relegation.
Aston Villa have been one of the surprise packages of the season, playing an attractive brand of football under their experienced manager. With a well-balanced squad and a prolific striker leading the line, they have been a tough team to beat, losing just 9 of their 30 matches so far. In contrast, West Ham United have endured a difficult campaign, winning just 7 of their 30 games and finding themselves in the relegation zone. The Hammers will need to overcome a significant 22-point gap if they are to take anything away from this encounter, but their recent form suggests they are capable of causing an upset.
Aston Villa have been one of the surprise packages of the season, playing an attractive brand of football under their experienced manager. With a well-balanced squad and a prolific striker leading the line, they have been a tough team to beat, losing just 9 of their 30 matches so far. In contrast, West Ham United have endured a difficult campaign, winning just 7 of their 30 games and finding themselves in the relegation zone. The Hammers will need to overcome a significant 22-point gap if they are to take anything away from this encounter, but their recent form suggests they are capable of causing an upset.
