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Aston Villa return to Villa Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to steady the ship and wrap up their season on a more upbeat note after a rocky stretch of results.
Just a few weeks ago, Unai Emery’s men were juggling multiple competitions and dreaming big. But the rug’s been pulled out from under them — PSG snuffed out their Champions League hopes, Crystal Palace sent them packing in the FA Cup semifinals, and Manchester City handed them a gut-wrenching league loss for good measure.
Now, with their top-four ambitions all but out the window, Villa are left clinging to the promise of European qualification. A strong finish could still secure them a continental ticket, and they’ll be eager to take care of business at home — especially against a Fulham side that’s as unpredictable as a coin toss.
Marco Silva’s crew have flirted with brilliance and chaos in equal measure this season, often flipping the script mid-match. Still, they’re hanging around the top eight and chasing a strong finish of their own.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
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What time does Aston Villa vs. Fulham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, May 3 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, May 3 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, May 3 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, May 3 | 5:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, May 3 | 4:30 a.m. |
Aston Villa vs. Fulham predicted lineups, team news
Aston Villa’s injury list is looking light, with just one name stuck on the sidelines — Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United loanee, who missed last weekend’s FA Cup heartbreak with a hamstring issue, won’t feature again this season as he nurses the knock.
On the flip side, Unai Emery will have Axel Disasi back in the mix. The Chelsea loanee sat out the cup tie due to being cup-tied but is now back in contention. He’ll go toe-to-toe with Matty Cash for the right-back slot, while Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres are both eyeing a spot next to Ezri Konsa at the heart of the defense.
In midfield, Jacob Ramsey could be handed a start on the left, though Emery might stick with the tried-and-true. John McGinn, closing in on his 200th Premier League appearance, brings grit and leadership — and dropping him might be a tough sell.
Up front, it’s business as usual for Ollie Watkins, who will spearhead the attack in Rashford’s absence. With 15 league goals already to his name — nine of those coming on home turf — Watkins will be looking to add a few more feathers to his cap at Villa Park.
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne — Kamara, Tielemans — Rogers, Asensio, McGinn — Watkins.
Injured: Marcus Rashford,
Suspended: None.
Fulham head into the Villa Park showdown with a few bumps and bruises, but there’s good news on the selection front for Marco Silva.
Rodrigo Muniz (muscle) and Reiss Nelson (thigh) are still stuck in the rehab room, but Antonee Robinson is back in the fold after missing the Southampton win with a knee issue.
The U.S. international is expected to slot straight back in at left-back, which could give Ryan Sessegnon the green light to push higher up the pitch — though he’ll have to duke it out with Harry Wilson, Willian, and former Villa speedster Adama Traoré for a starting spot on the flanks.
In the middle of the park, Emile Smith Rowe and Sasa Lukic are both champing at the bit to reclaim starting roles, hoping to catch the manager’s eye ahead of kickoff. Up top, Raul Jimenez looks set to lead the line again, eager to break his top-flight scoring drought that’s stretched to six matches.
Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Leno (GK) — Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson — Lukic, Berge — Sessegnon, Smith Rowe, Iwobi — Jimenez.
Injured: Rodrigo Muniz (muscle), Reiss Nelson (thigh).
Suspended: None.
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, May 3
- Aston Villa vs. Fulham (7:30 a.m.)
- Everton vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Leicester City vs. Southampton (10:00 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Bournemouth (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, May 4
- Brentford vs. Man United (9:00 a.m.)
- Brighton vs. Newcastle United (9:00 a.m.)
- West Ham United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (9:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Liverpool (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, May 5
- Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (3:00 p.m.)
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