Aston Villa v Leeds - Teams confirmed as Cash is fit to start

"Aston Villa return to Premier League action with an eye on the title race after their FA Cup campaign came to an abrupt end last weekend, with all three goals in a 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle conceded in the second half following goalkeeper Marco Bizot's red card. Unai Emery has been at pains to stress that the cup was never the priority; but Villa will want a swift response, and the visit of Leeds United provides an excellent opportunity."

"The Villans sit third in the table with 50 points and could close to within five of leaders Arsenal, who dropped points at Wolves in midweek. Emery has never lost a Premier League game against a promoted side in nearly three and a half years in charge. Leeds arrive having navigated their way to the FA Cup fifth round through a penalty shootout win over Birmingham City. On paper they are comfortably the underdog, sitting 15th with 30 points,"

"Villa welcome Matty Cash back from a knee injury and he is expected to start at right-back. However, there remains a lengthy absentee list - Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and Alysson are all out with knee problems, while Harvey Elliott is also unavailable. Bizot's suspension means Emiliano Martinez returns in goal. Villa XI: Emiliano Martínez, Ian Maatsen, Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Douglas Luiz, Emiliano Buendía, Morgan Rogers, Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins"

Aston Villa return to Premier League action after a 3-1 FA Cup home defeat to Newcastle, in which all three goals were conceded in the second half following Marco Bizot's red card. Unai Emery prioritizes the league and seeks a swift response against Leeds United. Villa sit third with 50 points and could close to within five of leaders Arsenal. Leeds are 15th with 30 points but have lost only twice in their last 13 league games since December. Matty Cash is fit to start; multiple midfielders are sidelined and Bizot's suspension brings Emiliano Martínez back in goal. The match kicks off at 3pm.

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