Aston Villa vs Everton. Premier League.
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Watch live on Friday Night Football from 7pm; kick-off at 8pm
Saturday 24 August 2019 10:42, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Aston Villa vs Everton in the Premier League.
Aston Villa have Kourtney Hause available for selection, while Jonathan Kodjia is back in light training and could be ready for the trip to Crystal Palace next weekend. James Chester remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.
Everton full-back Lucas Digne has recovered from the thigh strain picked up in the 1-0 win over Watford last weekend while Leighton Baines is also available. Fabian Delph will have to wait for his competitive debut, remaining sidelined with a thigh strain.
Aston Villa vs Everton is live on Friday Night Football from 7pm; kick-off is at 8pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
Villa have been OK. They had a good 60 minutes or so against Tottenham and then a bit of an eye-opener against Bournemouth last weekend. They have spent a lot of money but the quality steps up in the Premier League.
I think Jack Grealish is playing too deep. John McGinn seems to be catching the eye with his driving runs and energy but Grealish should be further up the pitch and a bit closer to him.
I don't think Villa are too far away.
Everton haven't really clicked into action yet. I don't think they are going to be amazing to watch but the improvement has definitely been defensively - Michael Keane has started the season well.
Villa will think they need to get something on the board. I think it will be physical but not a high-scoring game.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-1 (11/2 with Sky Bet)