West Ham and Aston Villa face each other this Sunday at the London Stadium on Match Day 16 of the Premier League. West Ham have 13 points to their name this season and occupy 18th position in the table. Last time out, Nuno Espírito Santo 's team drew 1-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League 2025/26).

Aston Villa is the form team in the Premier League and on Saturday presents the latest test to Arsenal’s title credentials.

Elliott's loan deal includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer if he makes 10 appearances for Villa this season.

Unusually for a winger of his profile, Alysson is highly active defensively. Compared to other wingers and forwards in the Brasileiro Série A, he ranks in the top two percent for blocks per 90 (1.94) and aerial duels won per 90 (2.15), and in the top four percent for tackles per 90 (2.46).

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for their Premier League clash against West Ham on Sunday

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery provides an update on Harvey Elliott's future, confirming the club won't sign the Liverpool loanee permanently.

It is still relatively early in the season, but in-form Aston Villa look capable of manoeuvring their way into the

On Wednesday, Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0 at home, with Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka on the scoresheet, while Villa had an eventful game against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Emery's side have now won 14 of their last 16 games in all competitions, remarkable considering they did not win any of their first six league and cup games at the beginning of the season. Having failed to score in any of their first four matches, Villa are one of the best performing teams in Europe's top five leagues.