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Burnley vs Aston Villa Preview: Premier League Clash on 10 May 2026

Match at Turf Moor, Burnley, on 10 May 2026 in the Premier League regular season (round 36), with Burnley fighting relegation in 19th place and Aston Villa pushing for Champions League qualification in 5th.

Burnley Team News

Burnley face defensive and midfield disruption. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. With 35 league goals scored and a poor recent run, any further absences could stretch an already fragile squad, though no top scorer or assist provider is listed as missing.

Aston Villa Team News

Aston Villa also have concerns. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing an important midfield screening option. Alysson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. A. Onana (Calf Injury) is doubtful. However, their leading attacking figures remain available: O. Watkins has 11 goals and 2 assists, while M. Rogers has contributed 9 goals and 5 assists and also tops the assist charts for the club in this data set.

Attacking Output Comparison

In terms of attacking output, Burnley’s absentees are concentrated in deeper areas, affecting build-up and defensive stability more than pure goal threat. Aston Villa, by contrast, retain their primary scorers and creators, so their overall attacking potential is largely intact despite midfield and forward doubts.