West Ham went unbeaten in their last six matches against Aston Villa in all competitions, winning five times and drawing just once.
On Sunday, the Hammers will try to make it seven straight matches unbeaten in all competitions against the Villains at Villa Park.
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Last season, West Ham claimed a 1-0 win away to Villa before drawing 1-1 at the London Stadium.
Aston Villa go into round No. 9 in great form. Unai Emery’s team went unbeaten in their last four matches in the league. The Villains picked up three wins and one draw during that four-game span.
Emery’s team go into round No. 9 just four points off first place Tottenham. After eight games, the Premier League title race is wide open.
West Ham will start the round in seventh place. David Moyes’ team went unbeaten in their last two Premier League matches.
A 2-0 win over Sheffield United at home was followed by a 2-2 draw with Newcastle at the London Stadium. The Hammers are six points off first place.
Villa are a very strong home team. They are a perfect three wins from three matches at Villa Park, with a goal difference of +11. Villa conceded a mere two goals at home this season.
West Ham picked up seven points from their opening four away fixtures. Their only blemish was a 3-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield. West Ham are +1 in goals on the road, with seven scored and six conceded.
Jarrod Bowen, who signed a new contract this past week, has five goals in the Premier League. Bowen scored 33% of West Ham’s goals in the opening eight games.
Moyes will be without defender Aaron Cresswell due to a thigh injury. Ben Johnson is ruled out with a groin problem. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could return following a knock.
Villa’s Ollie Watkins has four goals this season in the league. He scored 20% of Aston Villa’s goals. Midfielder Emi Buendia is out of action following a knee injury.
Centre-back Tyrone Mings is out with a knee injury. Defender Alex Moreno has a thigh injury which will sideline him. Timothy Iroegbunam is unlikely to play following an injury. Meanwhile, Jacob Ramsey is out without an injury.
Aston Villa should keep their excellent home form going with a fourth straight home victory. The win will end Villa’s poor run of form versus the Hammers. Aston Villa should win 3-1 at home to put more pressure on the title race.