Aston Villa will face Leeds United at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their bid for a top-four finish.
The Villans are in a good position, currently third in the Premier League with 50 points. Manager Unai Emery led the team to a 1–0 home win against Brighton in their last league match, solidifying their Champions League hopes. Villa is also unbeaten in their last six matches against Leeds and seeks to achieve their first league double over them since 1999–2000.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery is managing a squad that has seen the return of key defensive players, but still lacks some midfield options. Matty Cash is back after missing two games due to a minor knee injury and may start at right-back. However, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Boubacar Kamara are still out. Marco Bizot is suspended, so Emiliano MartÃnez will be the goalkeeper.
MartÃnez is expected to play behind a back four of Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, and Ian Maatsen. Midfield will likely be anchored by Amadou Onana and Douglas Luiz. Morgan Rogers, who scored both goals in the earlier win over Leeds this season, is set to play in the creative role. He will be supported by Jadon Sancho and Emiliano BuendÃa on the wings, with Ollie Watkins aiming to add to his eight league goals this season.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match is set for Saturday, 21 February 2026, at Villa Park, with kick-off at 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Leeds?
The match will not be shown live in the UK due to the 3 p.m. blackout, but highlights will be available on Match of the Day on Saturday night.
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