The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace take on Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in an important encounter at Villa Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Crystal Palace are in 18th place in the Premier League standings and have struggled this season. The Eagles slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The home side suffered a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool before the international break and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Aston Villa have been largely impressive under Unai Emery but have flattered to deceive over the past month. The hosts have conceded six goals in their last two league games and cannot afford another debacle this weekend.
Crystal Palace have struggled this year and have plenty of work to do ahead of this fixture. Aston Villa are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Crystal Palace
Tip 1: Result - Aston Villa to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Crystal Palace to score first - Yes