Dugout Discussion

Aston Villa v Palace team news: No Martinez, Malen + Guessand start

31 August 2025 714 comments
avfc82 avfc82
Share:

The final match of Gameweek 3 – and the last Premier League fixture before the October international break – sees Aston Villa and Crystal Palace square off at Villa Park.

Unai Emery’s side are yet to score this season and have a poor recent record against Palace, having failed to win any of their last five encounters.

Kick-off is at 19:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Unai Emery makes five changes from the team that lost at Brentford last weekend.

Marco Bizot comes in for Emiliano Martinez in goal, with the Argentine linked with a move away before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, Donyell Malen and Evann Guessand also start.

Out go the benched Pau Torres and Lucas Digne, as well as the injured Boubacar Kamara and Amadou Onana.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner makes two alterations from Thursday, as Tyrick Mitchell and Will Hughes replace Jefferson Lerma and Borna Sosa.

LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, McGinn, Tielemans, Malen, Rogers, Guessand, Watkins

Subs: Proctor, Digne, Buendia, Pau, Bogarde, Rowe, Jimoh-Aloba, Burrowes, Patterson

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Sarr, Kamada, Mateta

Subs: Benitez, Lerma, Pino, Clyne, Esse, Sosa, Rodney, Devenny, Cardines

714 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Sarr injury now

    Open Controls
  2. el polako
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Watkins to be 5.5m next season.

    Open Controls
    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Ain't it too expensive for Championship?

      Open Controls
  3. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Reulctant to play WC yet, but can definitely see a -4 pt hit for GW with numerous issues, Sh*tkins and being 1st priorities to kick out.

    Open Controls
    1. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      could be worth a FH. Gather another week's of info and then WC

      Open Controls
      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        might be a good idea that, actually

        Open Controls
      2. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        downside is ofc gathering one GW of team value rot though

        Open Controls
        1. Ser Davos
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 20 days ago

          value is nothing compared to WC, info gathering etc. imo. Though I'm dreadful at this game, truly

          Open Controls
  4. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Rogersss ya beauty. The 90 minute man.

    Open Controls
  5. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Come on Villa get a consolation goal at least

    Open Controls
    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Literally just this, at this point

      Open Controls
  6. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Sarr... Dammit.

    Open Controls
    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      P.O.S it seems...

      Open Controls
  7. dshv
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Calafiori or Timber ?

    Open Controls
  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Sarr injured before SUN (H) is not ideal

    Open Controls
    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      IB rest recovery

      Open Controls
      1. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Unless it's just tightness, think hamstring injuries are a few weeks out.

        Open Controls
      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Minimum 2 weeks for grade 1 hammy

        Open Controls
    2. SM001
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      He injured himself taking a dive, Serves him right.

      Open Controls
  9. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Sarr clean sheet locked at least

    Open Controls
  10. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Sarr rubbing hammy

    Open Controls
  11. Peteex
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Sarr faked a foul so well he got himself injured

    Open Controls
  12. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    pino oof. looking lively

    Open Controls
    1. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      He looks tidy

      Open Controls
    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Oof? Settle...

      Open Controls
    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      I do like a lively pinot to wash down my Christmas turkey.

      Open Controls
    4. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      He's unbelievable on Football Manager

      Open Controls
  13. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Someone posted a while pack, that Lacroix could benefit from the long throw. Good call

    Open Controls
  14. One for All
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Have Wood, Larsen, Pedro

    Larsen> Pedro worth it?

    Will wildcard Gw 6

    Open Controls
    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Can't have 2 Pedros?

      Open Controls
      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        My bad

        Larsen> Mateta

        Open Controls
        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          10 months, 20 days ago

          Larsen out for long? Still fancy him if he's back soon. Wood v Mateta is the question probably ...

          Open Controls
          1. One for All
            • 7 Years
            10 months, 20 days ago

            Not sure if he's out. Holding Wood against Burnley

            Open Controls
  15. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Playing with 10 men for the last 7mins to give Villa a chance.

    Open Controls
  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Bad ebening

    Open Controls
  17. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    How do I link to a specific comment on here?

    Open Controls
    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Copy the link using the link icon

      Open Controls
    2. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      the link/chain icon which appears beside the flag icon

      Open Controls
    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      thanks!

      Open Controls
  18. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Did Wirtz look any better tonight? Or he a still sell? Had to flip Palmer last week

    Open Controls
    1. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Only Pool attackers worth it are Gakpo and/or Ekitike. Not sure when Isak arrives

      Open Controls
      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Maybe even Szobo?

        Open Controls
    2. JBG
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Looked like a 115m player

      Open Controls
    3. One for All
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Played quite deep, could of had a assist. I'll sell if he doesn't return Vs Burnley

      Open Controls
      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Might have to give him Burnley but he has looked hopeless

        Open Controls
  19. Ser Davos
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Is Emery under pressure?

    Open Controls
    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Not yet but getting there

      Open Controls
    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Nah, wouldn’t think so.

      Open Controls
    3. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Good ebening

      Open Controls
    4. mookie
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Could be he lost the locker room after he dropped some of the players in the CL last season? Villa are unrecognizable.

      Open Controls
  20. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Lacroix 1 short on defcon 😥

    Open Controls
  21. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Munoz play striker role

    Open Controls
  22. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Wow so many empty Villa seats.

    Open Controls
    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Not much to cheer.

      Open Controls
  23. Ginola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Have double Forest def, double Villa attack, Sarr, Cunha and Dorgu. 1FT.

    Time to hit the button right?

    Open Controls
    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Similar just have no Cunha ... 1FT. Don't know yet what to do 😛

      Open Controls
    2. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Isn't Sarr a decent asset?

      But yeah, I think FH and then WC for more info tbh

      Open Controls
      1. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        sorry just see he's potentially injured. I'm dipping in and out of the Now TV app

        Open Controls
      2. Ginola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Injured.

        Open Controls
  24. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Watkins I didn't expect much but HOLY SHI--

    Open Controls
    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      He’s done.

      Open Controls
    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Watkins isn't the problem. It's the lads behind him

      Open Controls
  25. Ron_Swanson
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Guehi and Munoz accounting for nearly 50% of my points this week! Really saved the day for me

    Open Controls
  26. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Ok so there we have it. WILDCARD TIME!!!

    Open Controls
  27. ITS AMAD WORLD
    • 3 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Ended on 38 points thanks to Cunha and Wood captain... Wildcard time.

    Open Controls
    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Jinx lad

      Open Controls
      1. ITS AMAD WORLD
        • 3 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Wood has never done anything when I owned him. It's a joke.

        Open Controls
        1. JabbaWookiee
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 20 days ago

          I captained Wood as well. Forgot momentarily when Pedro hauled, thinking of given him the armband. Should have!!

          Open Controls
  28. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Despite three subpar weeks, this still sorta doesn’t feel wildcard-worthy… but is it?

    Sels* Dubravka
    Porro* Diakite Konsa** Diouf* Hartman*
    Salah* Rogers** Kudus Rice* Reijnders
    Haaland Watkins** Guiu*

    * = would consider selling (but also fair chance of keeping)
    ** = pretty keen to ditch

    Open Controls
    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      I’d def be pulling the trigger

      Open Controls
  29. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    27 all out, what a miserable gameweek. Have never been so relieved to see an international break.

    Open Controls
    1. SM001
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      28 with 19 on the bench. FML.

      Open Controls
  30. Vote Joke
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 20 days ago

    Who takes the majority of Spur’s City’s set pieces?

    Open Controls
    1. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 20 days ago

      Porro + Kudus

      Open Controls
      1. Vote Joke
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 20 days ago

        Thanks

        Open Controls

You need to be logged in to post a comment.