Overview
- The Premier League fixture kicks off at 8pm GMT on Saturday 31 October and is live on Sky Sports in the UK and Peacock in the US.
- Both clubs were eliminated from the Carabao Cup in midweek so each side arrives seeking a response in the league.
- Aston Villa will be without Amadou Onana, Aaron Wan‑Bissaka and Matteo Ruggeri but are expected to revert to a strong XI with Zion Suzuki in goal.
- Nicolas Jackson enters the match in hot form and is widely flagged by previews and betting markets as Villa’s main scoring threat.
- The short gap before Tuesday’s trip to Barcelona is likely to influence minutes for key players and Emery’s rotation decisions during November.