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Premier
League: Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Kickoff
Time: 2023-10-22 23:30 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/CARL RECINE
Indeed,
Aston Villa have displayed an impressive performance in the new season. After
eight rounds of the league, they have achieved a record of five wins, one draw,
and two losses. What’s even more remarkable is that they have surpassed
powerful teams like Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Chelsea in the
league rankings. Since Unai Emery took over as the head coach, Aston Villa have
undergone a significant transformation and established themselves as one of the
top teams in the Premier League. Furthermore, forward Ollie Watkins has been a
standout player under Emery’s guidance. In the first eight rounds, Watkins has
scored four goals and provided four assists. His contributions have been vital
to Aston Villa’s offensive success. Additionally, Watkins showcased his talent during
the European Conference League play-offs by scoring a hat-trick, which played a
crucial role in Aston Villa’s advancement to the group stage. It is evident
that Watkins has become an indispensable core player in Aston Villa’s attacking
lineup, and his performances have greatly contributed to the team’s success so
far this season.
Source:
REUTERS/TONY OBRIEN
West Ham
have also showcased a strong performance in the new season. After eight rounds,
they have achieved four wins, two draws, and two losses. They have scored 15
goals while conceding 12 in these eight league matches, indicating a decent
balance between their offensive and defensive capabilities. One notable player
who has excelled for them is James Ward-Prowse, who joined the club from Southampton
during the summer. Ward-Prowse has made a significant impact since his arrival,
featuring in eight games, scoring two goals, and providing six assists. His
proficiency in passing and shooting has contributed greatly to their
performances. West Ham also boast the attacking talents of Michail Antonio and
Jarrod Bowen. Bowen, in particular, has been in fine form, netting five goals
in the league so far. With such firepower in the front line, West Ham’s
offensive capabilities cannot be overlooked.
Both teams
are in a very good shape since the start of the season, and their overall
strength are also in the same level. However, West Ham have had the upper hand
in their previous encounters with Aston Villa, winning seven out of their last
10 meetings, with three draws and no defeats. This dominating historical
advantage makes West Ham a nemesis for Aston Villa. Considering all the
factors, West Ham can be optimistic about their prospects in the upcoming
match.
Aston
Villa’s Last 5 Games: DWWLW
23-10-08
Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa
23-10-06
Aston Villa 1-0 Zrinjski Mostar
23-09-30
Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton
23-09-28
Aston Villa 1-2 Everton
23-09-24
Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa
West Ham
United’s Last 5 Games: DWWWL
23-10-08
West Ham United 2-2 Newcastle United
23-10-06
Freiburg 1-2 West Ham United
23-09-30
West Ham United 2-0 Sheffield United
23-09-28
Lincoln City 0-1 West Ham United
23-09-24
Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United
Head To Head
Record:
23-03-12
West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa
22-08-28
Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham United
22-03-13
West Ham United 2-1 Aston Villa
21-11-01
Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United
21-02-04
Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham United
Prediction: West Ham United to win or Draw