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Aston Villa will look to build on their narrow FA Cup victory over Middlesbrough last weekend and continue their strong Premier League form with a win over Everton.
Unai Emery’s team entered the 2023/24 season with many expecting them to compete for the top four, but they’ve surpassed all expectations with a 42-point haul thus far. The Villans are only two points behind league leaders Liverpool, and they have edged ahead of Arsenal and reigning champions Manchester City.
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Before Villa lock horns with Everton, let’s take a look at their latest injury updates and when the short-term sidelined players are potentially due to return.
Before Villa face Everton, let’s look at their latest injury updates and when the short-term sidelined players could return.
Only Glenn Murray (2.68), Marouane Fellaini (2.57), and Ashley Barnes (2.47) have a higher fouls per game ratio among Premier League players who have played more than 5,000 minutes over the last 20 seasons than Gomes. The Everton midfielder, who returned from a long-term injury in December, has already committed eight fouls in 159 minutes of action across all competitions, including one despite playing only one minute in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.