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Seven players return from injury to boost Emery’s squad: Aston Villa predicted XI v Fulham

Fifth-placed Aston Villa travel to London to take on Marco Silva’s Fulham (eighth) in what is expected to be a lively Premier League clash. 

The Villains are the favourites for this game, having won their last three meetings with Fulham, including a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage in February.

Fulham have only won one of their last six Premier League clashes against the Villains, a 3-0 victory in SW6 in October 2022.

Villa haven’t lost any of their last eight matches in all competitions and come into this tie brimming with confidence after some morale-boosting results before the international break. 

However, manager Unai Emery has warned his players that they need to be tuned in for this game to secure a positive result.

Aston Villa received several injury boosts ahead of their clash tomorrow, Emery has confirmed.

The Villains have been without captain John McGinn, Belgian midfield powerhouse Amadou Onana, and promising star Jacob Ramsey. But all three are in the squad to take on the Cottagers tomorrow.

McGinn picked up a knock and came off in the second half of the win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 21

Ramsey and Onana were unavailable for the 0-0 draw with Manchester United before the international break but are expected back in action. Ezri Konsa picked up a knock in the game against the Red Devils but is ready to play tomorrow.

Long-term absentees Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings are also available to Emery but will likely start from the bench if they even make the squad.

Lastly, Jaden Philogene, who suffered an injury while on international duty with the England under-21s, is available for tomorrow.

Besides Robin Olsen, who is dealing with a minor concern, Villa have a clean bill of health to face Fulham.

Aston Villa Predicted Starting Line-up

(4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Leon Bailey, Ross Barkley, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers; Jhon Duran, Ollie Watkins.

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