Burnley v Aston Villa: Three changes for visitors

Unai Emery’s team can take a big step toward the Champions League

Villa boss Unai Emery has made three changes to his team for Sunday’s trip to Burnley.

Emery’s men are aiming to follow-up Thursday’s euphoric Europa League win over Nottingham Forest, by taking a big step toward Champions League qualification.

Villa sit three points ahead of sixth-placed Bournemouth in the Premier League table and can move six clear, with just two matches to play, with a win.

The Clarets, whose relegation from the top flight has already been confirmed, are winless in 13 home Premier League games.

Villa have not won in five away league games but are big favourites to end that run at Turf Moor.

Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen and Ross Barkley have been brought into the line-up by Emery, with Pau Torres, Lucas Digne and Emi Buendia dropping to the bench.

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