Hey there, football fanatics! Get ready for the ultimate face-off between Aston Villa and Burnley, and let’s dish out some team news before the big game.

First off, Aston Villa is missing out on Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara due to injury and suspension, but don’t fret, because Matty Cash is back in action after serving a ban. Youri Tielemans is still AWOL, but there’s a glimmer of hope with Pau Torres potentially making a comeback from an ankle problem.

As for Burnley, they have no new injury worries, and there’s a chance that Jack Cork will be fit to play. Plus, Aaron Ramsey and Johann Gudmundsson made their comebacks in the last game, swooping in as substitutes against Liverpool.

Now, let’s stroll down memory lane with some match facts for some serious nostalgia! This is the 100th top-flight showdown between Aston Villa and Burnley, and it’s been quite the nail-biter. Aston Villa leads with 42 wins to Burnley’s 34, and they’re gunning to pull off the league double over Burnley for the first time since 1925-26. On the flip side, Burnley hasn’t tasted defeat in their past four visits to Villa Park, with three of those ending in a draw. Now that’s what I call keeping the suspense alive!

Aston Villa’s recent form has been a wild rollercoaster ride – their 10-match unbeaten streak hit a roadblock on Boxing Day, and now they’re on a winless streak for the first time this season. They even dropped points from a winning position for the first time this season. But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom, because they’ve managed to score in their last 23 Premier League home games – their longest streak since the ’80s.

On the other hand, Burnley kept a squeaky clean sheet in their last away game, snapping a 16-game streak. They’re aiming for back-to-back away victories for the first time in a while, and it’s definitely something to keep an eye on. Plus, Wilson Odobert has a shot at making Burnley history by scoring in three successive top-flight away games – a feat that hasn’t been pulled off since the ’70s.

So, buckle up, football fans! It’s going to be a heart-pounding match between Aston Villa and Burnley, and with both teams riding their own rollercoasters of highs and lows, you can expect nothing short of an all-out entertaining showdown. Stock up on your snacks and let’s see who comes out on top! Let the games begin!