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The 2023\/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.<\/p>\n
Nicolo Zaniolo was named in Aston Villa\u2019s starting line-up for the visit of West Ham despite assisting Italy\u2019s authorities in their investigation into alleged illegal betting activity.<\/p>\n
He was the only change in Unai Emery\u2019s side, replacing defender Diego Carlos, from Villa\u2019s 1-1 draw at Wolves before the international break.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Follow updates from the Premier League clash, below: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n SUBS: Konstantinos Mavropanos, Angelo Ogbonna, Mohammed Kudus, Divin Mubama, Danny Ings, Said Benrahma, Thilo Kehrer, Pablo Fornals, Lukasz Fabianski.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n SUBS: Calum Chambers, Bertrand Traore, Omari Kellyman, Robin Olsen, Leander Dendoncker, Diego Carlos, Youri Tielemans, Clement Lenglet, Leon Bailey.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and West Ham at Villa Park.<\/p>\n Follow all the goals and latest action from the Premier League here with The Independent. Team news and line-ups coming up shortly\u2026<\/p>\nAston Villa vs West Ham United<\/h3>\n
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