Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has made three alterations to his starting lineup for Sunday's Premier League clash against Burnley at Turf Moor. The visitors are looking to build on their euphoric Europa League victory over Nottingham Forest and take a significant step toward securing Champions League football for next season.
Champions League push
Villa currently sit third in the Premier League table, three points ahead of sixth-placed Bournemouth. A win against the already-relegated Clarets would extend that gap to six points with only two matches remaining, putting Emery's men in a commanding position to qualify for Europe's elite competition.
Team changes
Emery has brought in Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, and Ross Barkley into the lineup. The trio replace Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, and Emi Buendia, who drop to the bench.
Burnley, whose relegation from the top flight has already been confirmed, are winless in 13 home Premier League games. Villa, despite not winning in five away league matches, are heavy favorites to end that drought at Turf Moor.
