He said:<\/a> “It\u2019s a big challenge, and it\u2019s an exciting one. In this league, teams play in Europe most weeks. Aston Villa are consistent, well-organised and well-coached.”<\/p>\nAston Villa Confirmed Lineup<\/h3>\n
Martinez<\/p>\n
Cash<\/p>\n
Konsa<\/p>\n
Mings<\/p>\n
Maatsen<\/p>\n
Onana<\/p>\n
Barkley<\/p>\n
McGinn<\/p>\n
Tielemans<\/p>\n
Rogers<\/p>\n
Watkins<\/p>\n
Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Buendia, Digne, Abraham, Sancho, Luiz, Bogarde, Bailey<\/p>\n
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup<\/h3>\n
Roefs<\/p>\n
Mukiele<\/p>\n
O’Nien<\/p>\n
Alderete<\/p>\n
Reinildo<\/p>\n
Xhaka<\/p>\n
Sadiki<\/p>\n
Diarra<\/p>\n
Le Fee<\/p>\n
Rigg<\/p>\n
Brobbey<\/p>\n
Subs: Ellborg, Cirkin, Hume, Geertruida, Ballard, Talbi, Mayenda, Isidor, Jones<\/p>\n
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