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Premier League | Gameweek 21
Jan 1, 2020 at 12.30pm UK
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Aston Villa striker Wesley to miss rest of the season with knee injury?
Aston Villa are concerned that their striker Wesley is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that he picked in Wednesday's win over Burnley. Jan 2, 20:39
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Tyrone Mings: 'Aston Villa performance even bigger than result'
Goals from Wesley and Jack Grealish earned Villa a 2-1 victory.Jan 2, 15:16
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Dean Smith 'baffled' by VAR call in Aston Villa win over Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish scored for Villa after the latter had seen a header chalked off for a marginal offside.Jan 1, 16:57
The Match
Match Report
Wesley and Jack Grealish put Villa two up before Chris Wood pulled one back late on.
Team News
Rodriguez and Gudmundsson impressed against Manchester United.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League encounter on New Year's Day between Burnley and Aston Villa.
Build-up
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Dean Smith denies Aston Villa are in crisis ahead of Burnley clash
The Villa boss admits they are probably relying too much on captain Jack Grealish.Dec 31, 22:30
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Sean Dyche sympathises with Dean Smith as pressure grows
Burnley go into the match six points ahead of their opponents.Dec 31, 18:47
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