Aston Villa vs Leeds United

Leeds United are on the road in the league for the first time in 2023 as they travel to Villa Park to face a resurgent Aston Villa.

[Patrick Bamford](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/20/premier-league/1126919-leicester-city-vs-leeds-united-premier-league-preview-gameweek-12-2022.html) is also expected to return to the fold in the coming days after his latest injury setback. [Robin Olsen](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2021/06/23/1075906-sweden-3-2-poland-blagult-top-group-e-with-victory-over-poland.html) in goal and [Ludwig Augustinsson](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/02/premier-league/1125025-steven-gerrard-extremely-frustrated-after-stalemate-at-elland-road.html) at left-back given the nod for rare starts. [United Kingdom.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/10/premier-league/1129121-nottingham-forest-vs-crystal-palace.html) [West Ham.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/05/premier-league/1133573-four-things-we-learnt-as-leeds-scrape-back-a-point-in-a-thrilling-2-2-draw-with-west-ham.html) [Tyrone Mings](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/06/premier-league/1128721-aston-villa-3-1-manchester-united-emery-is-off-to-a-flying-start.html) ( [Aston Villa](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/aston-villa)): [England](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/28/premier-league/1132982-four-things-we-learnt-as-chelsea-eased-past-bournemouth.html)’s [FIFA World Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/12/17/1132376-lionel-scaloni-hopes-lionel-messi-can-lift-this-trophy-as-argentina-face-france-in-the-fifa-world-cup-final.html) squad by [Gareth Southgate.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/11/premier-league/1129178-klopp-speculation-around-the-future-of-fsg-will-not-affect-transfer-plans.html) [Manchester United](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/05/premier-league/1133558-manchesterunited-vs-everton-fa-cup-preview-third-round-2023.html) and [Tottenham Hotspur,](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/tottenham-hotspur) as well as an impressive display in the recent draw with Wolves. [Illan Meslier](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/30/premier-league/1133149-newcastle-vs-leeds-premier-league-preview-gameweek-18-2022.html) and [Marc Roca](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/12/16/tottenham-hotspur/1096155-who-is-reported-spurs-target-mattias-svanberg-and-how-would-he-fit-into-the-team.html) should return to the starting XI. [Tyrone Mings](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/26/premier-league/1132855-four-things-we-learnt-from-aston-villas-defeat-to-liverpool.html) is expected to return to the starting line-up after his superb performance against [Wolves](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/05/premier-league/1133555-southampton-fans-urged-to-bear-with-results-by-club-captain.html) in Villa’s last league outing alongside [World Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/06/premier-league/1133699-saints-complete-mislav-orsic-deal.html) winning goalkeeper [Emiliano Martinez.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/09/16/premier-league/1123527-aston-villa-1-0-southampton-post-match-player-ratings.html) [Stevenage](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/03/03/premier-league/1103797-exclusive-southampton-youngster-nathan-tella-on-arsenal-disappointment-brojas-future-hasenhuttls-guidance-and-wanting-to-represent-nigeria.html) in the same competition. [Emirates FA Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/07/1133876-seven-things-we-learnt-from-ipswichs-victory-over-rotherham.html) against [Cardiff City.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/06/1133662-ollie-tanner-joins-york-city-from-cardiff.html) [Bournemouth](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/04/premier-league/1133506-crystal-palace-0-4-tottenham-kane-inspires-second-half-revival-as-eagles-swoon.html) at the start of November, Leeds sit in 14th in the [Premier League](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/premier-league) table.

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A look at the options for Unai Emery with Alex Moreno pushing for his debut should his £12m move be sealed before Thursday's 12pm deadline.

[Emi Martinez](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) in goal it points to a back four of Ashley Young, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Digne. [Villa](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) are set to announce the £12m signing of Alex Moreno later today. Moving into midfield and John McGinn is also set to miss out on Friday as he continues to nurse a hamstring problem. “He’s a very offensive player and wants to go and attack places,” Real Betis reporter Mateo Gonzalez told BirminghamLive. Unai Emery was furious at his side’s capitulation in the FA Cup and wants to see a big reaction from his group of players this week. Matty Cash has a groin injury with veteran Young seemingly ahead of the Polish international in Villa's pecking order at right-back. [Unai Emery has seven Aston Villa problems before Leeds United clash](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-leeds-25942739) [Aston Villa transfer news live - Matteo Guendouzi interest, Alex Moreno latest as Unai Emery closes in on first signing](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-moreno-live-aston-villa-25876299) [Aston Villa could make another Marseille transfer approach as 'terrific' claim made](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/avfc-25945959) [Simon Jordan lays into Brendan Rodgers for Aston Villa transfer comments](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/simon-jordan-lays-brendan-rodgers-25945344) [Former Aston Villa and Rangers boss Steven Gerrard in talks over sensational return to management](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-aston-villa-rangers-boss-25942742) “I am going to wake up and continue the process. I will be very demanding like I was, maybe more now.” [Three Aston Villa players walking a suspension tightrope ahead of Leeds United clash](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-players-suspension-leeds-25946978) [Stevenage](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc). [Villa Park](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) in ten weeks when Leeds United rock up on Friday night (8pm).

Leeds United head to Villa Park for a big clash under the Friday night lights.

Steer has also been out for the Villains for the entire season with an Achilles injury. Alex Moreno could make his debut if he's signed before tomorrow's 12pm deadline, after Villa agreed a deal to sign the left-back from Real Betis for a reported £13.2 million. Leander Dendoncker will serve a one-match ban following his red card against Stevenage. Carlos, who joined Villa from Sevilla for a fee believed to be in the region of £26 million, has been unavailable since sustaining an Achilles injury against Everton in August. READ NEXT: John McGinn could also be out for the remainder of the month, after it's understood the Scotland international suffered a 'grade two' tear in his hamstring against Tottenham Hotspur on New Year's Day.

Liam Cooper has returned to full training and put himself in contention for a Leeds United return this Friday night against Aston Villa.

Diego Llorente returned to the side, partnering Pascal Struijk at centre-back as the Dutch youngster moved inside from left-back. I was back in full training today. [Liam Cooper](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/liam-cooper/) has returned to full training and put himself in contention for a [Leeds United](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/leeds-united/) return this Friday night against Aston Villa.

It's a night under the Villa Park lights on Friday when Aston Villa host Leeds United. It was carnage in the same fixture last year when Villa scored three ...

Emery was furious with his side’s performance in the FA Cup humbling to Stevenage while, last week, [Emery](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) told how his players didn’t follow his instructions in the 1-1 draw with Wolves. Leander Dendoncker will serve a one-match suspension after his red card against Stevenage while Diego Carlos and Jed Steer are hopeful of declaring themselves fit next month. The 23-year-old has a foot injury but the fixture on Friday is expected to come too soon for him. Striker Bamford - scorer of a well-taken Villa Park hat-trick in October 2020 - has missed Leeds’ last six games after undergoing a groin operation in Munich. [Villa announce first January signing as Unai Emery gets transfer wish](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-announce-first-january-25934825) [Unai Emery has seven Aston Villa problems before Leeds United clash](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-leeds-25942739) [Villa transfer news live - Matteo Guendouzi interest, Alex Moreno latest](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-moreno-live-aston-villa-25876299) [Villa could make another Marseille transfer approach as 'terrific' claim made](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/avfc-25945959) [Simon Jordan lays into Brendan Rodgers for Aston Villa transfer comments](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/simon-jordan-lays-brendan-rodgers-25945344) [Former Aston Villa boss in talks over sensational return to management](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-aston-villa-rangers-boss-25942742) Elsewhere, Leeds’ dangerous Colombian winger Luis Sinisterra is edging closer to a return after 11 weeks out. Forshaw, meanwhile, has missed Leeds’ last two games with a hip problem. The head coach will give supporters the latest with regards to John McGinn (hamstring), Ludwig Augustinsson (ankle) and Matty Cash (groin). It was carnage in the same fixture last year when Villa scored three goals inside 14 first-half minutes before Leeds - under Marcelo Bielsa - battled back for a 3-3 draw. [Patrick Bamford](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) and Adam Forshaw. [Matteo Guendouzi value, shirt number and Unai Emery relationship](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matteo-guendouzi-value-shirt-number-25953134) [Unai Emery 'makes contact' with £30m rated Aston Villa transfer target](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-matteo-guendouzi-transfer-25947535)