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Nicolo Zaniolo was named in Aston Villa’s starting line-up for the visit of West Ham despite assisting Italy’s authorities in their investigation into alleged illegal betting activity.
He was the only change in Unai Emery’s side, replacing defender Diego Carlos, from Villa’s 1-1 draw at Wolves before the international break.
West Ham, who are two points behind their sixth-placed hosts in the Premier League, are unchanged. The Hammers held Newcastle to a 2-2 draw last time out at the London Stadium.
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Aston Villa vs West Ham United
SUBS: Konstantinos Mavropanos, Angelo Ogbonna, Mohammed Kudus, Divin Mubama, Danny Ings, Said Benrahma, Thilo Kehrer, Pablo Fornals, Lukasz Fabianski.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
WEST HAM (4-2-3-1): Alphonse Areola; Vladimir Coufal, Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson; James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez; Jarrod Bowen, Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta; Michail Antonio.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
SUBS: Calum Chambers, Bertrand Traore, Omari Kellyman, Robin Olsen, Leander Dendoncker, Diego Carlos, Youri Tielemans, Clement Lenglet, Leon Bailey.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Ezri Konsa, Boubacar Kamara, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Matty Cash, Nicolo Zaniolo, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn; Moussa Diaby, Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
The Hammers are also enjoying a strong start to the season, currently ninth but with the opportunity to go as high as fifth with a victory in this game. They have had the upper hand in this fixture in recent years, unbeaten in 10 Premier League meetings between the sides, and David Moyes will be looking to come out on top against Villa again here.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
The hosts have picked up 16 points from their eight Premier League games this season, their highest tally at this stage of the competition since the 2009-10 campaign, and they will leapfrog Newcastle United into fifth if they avoid defeat here. They have been formidable at home of late, winning their last 10 Premier League games at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
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Aston Villa vs West Ham United
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