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Aston Villa Host Burnley on Sunday as Emery Awaits Martinez Scan Result

Emery highlights rising confidence at Villa Park following a midweek Europa League victory.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 2:00pm BST on 5 October at Villa Park, with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports+.
  • Goalkeeper Emi Martinez underwent a calf scan on Friday and his availability will be determined closer to matchday.
  • Stand-in keeper Marco Bizot kept a clean sheet at Feyenoord and drew praise from Emery for executing the game plan.
  • Villa arrive on a three-match winning run across competitions and aim to extend it to four.
  • Newly promoted Burnley are near the bottom with four points and lost 5-1 to Manchester City in their last league game.