West Ham’s season is in danger of unravelling after a run of three defeats in the space of eight days in all competitions. Southampton ended their FA Cup hopes while defeat in Sevilla leaves them facing a difficult task to progress in the Europa League. Sandwiched between those results was a 1-0 loss at Liverpool which, although slightly unfortunate, dented ambitions of a top-four finish. In contrast Aston Villa have rediscovered their mojo under Steven Gerrard with three straight league wins by an aggregate score of 9-0. Philippe Coutinho has been at the heart of Villa’s improved form while West Ham’s dip can at least be partly attributed to the continued absence of Jarrod Bowen. Stephen Hollis
Sunday 2pm
Venue London Stadium
Last season West Ham 2 Aston Villa 1
Referee Jarred Gillett
This season G5 Y21 R1 4.4 cards/game
Odds H 5-4 A 5-2 D 12-5
WEST HAM
Subs from Areola, Randolph, Baptiste, Alese, Diop, Ashby, Oko-Flex, Vlasic, Noble, Kral, Perkins, Masuaku
Doubtful None
Injured Coufal (hernia, Apr), Fredericks (groin, unknown), Ogbonna (knee, unknown), Bowen (calf, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y36 R2
Form LWDDWL
Leading scorers Antonio, Bowen 8
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Sinisalo, Carney Chukwuemeka, Young, Smith, Olsen, Hause, Sanson, Konsa, Traoré, Bailey, Buendía
Doubtful None
Injured Nakamba (knee, Apr)
Suspended None
Discipline Y58 R2
Form DLLWWW
Leading scorer Watkins 7
