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Aston Villa Host West Ham in FA Cup Clash
The FA Cup third round kicks off with an intriguing all-Premier League affair as Aston Villa welcome West Ham United to Villa Park. This match marks the debut of Graham Potter as West Ham manager, following Julen Lopetegui’s dismissal after a disappointing start to the season.
With Potter stepping into his new role and Aston Villa in decent form, Friday’s clash promises excitement as both sides look to progress to the fourth round.
Match Details
- Location: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Date: Friday, January 10
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Tim Robinson
Recent Form (All Competitions)
| Aston Villa | West Ham |
|---|---|
| Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester (04/01/25) | Man City 4-1 West Ham (04/01/25) |
| Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton (30/12/24) | West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (29/12/24) |
| Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa (26/12/24) | Southampton 0-1 West Ham (26/12/24) |
| Aston Villa 2-1 Man City (21/12/24) | West Ham 1-1 Brighton (21/12/24) |
| Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa (14/12/24) | Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham (16/12/24) |
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Meetings)
- Aston Villa: 2 wins
- West Ham: 1 win
- Draws: 2
- Last Meeting: West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa (17 August 2024, Premier League)
How to Watch (UK, US, Canada)
| Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player |
| United States | ESPN+, ESPN App |
| Canada | Sportsnet (various platforms) |
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa
Unai Emery’s side will be without John McGinn (hamstring) and Pau Torres (foot injury), while Diego Carlos is doubtful. Jhon Duran serves the last of his three-match ban, but Morgan Rogers returns after suspension. Emery may rotate his squad but is likely to maintain a competitive lineup.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Martinez; Bogarde, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Bailey, Buendia, Rogers; Watkins.
West Ham
Graham Potter faces a selection headache due to injuries. Jarrod Bowen (fractured foot) and Michail Antonio (broken leg) are long-term absentees. Lukasz Fabianski (head injury), Emerson, and Jean-Clair Todibo are also doubts. Potter is expected to stick close to West Ham’s usual structure for his first match in charge.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Kilman, Wan-Bissaka; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Fullkrug.
Match Prediction
Potter will have had minimal time to instill his ideas, making an immediate turnaround unlikely. Villa’s strong home record and cohesive setup under Emery give them the edge.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 West Ham
