Burnley v Aston Villa L I V E !

Burnley will face a stern test at home as the Premier League resumes when they take on Aston Villa in week 13. Both clubs are coming off of positive results in their last match as Aston Villa were comfortable winners at home while Burnley were able to earn a point away from home.

The side managed by Owen Coyle are holding their own in this first season back in the top flight. Last week they were able to hold out for a 3-3 draw away to Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium. The Clarets are now in 10th place of the Premier League table with 16 points from 12 matches and they sit must behind the 9th place Stoke City on goal difference. Burnley have 3 confirmed injury absences in Rodriguez, Paterson and McCann.

Villa were in top form in their last match when they trounced Bolton Wanderers by a score of 5-1 at Villa Park. With the win the side managed by Martin O’Neill remain in 5th place of the Premiership log with 21 points and sit 1 point behind the 4th place Tottenham Hotspur while holding a 1 point lead on the 6th place Manchester City who have one match in hand. Aston Villa have 2 confirmed absences this week in Davies and Downing.

Live Premier League
Burnley v Aston Villa
Turf Moor, kick off 1500 hours