Aston Villa welcome back Ollie Watkins for their Premier League clash with Ipswich this afternoon. Unai Emery’s side responded well to their defeat to Wolves last time out in the League, as Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup.

Unai Emery has named his Aston Villa starting XI to face Ipswich Town in the Premier League this afternoon. He has made two changes from the side which beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 last Sunday. Axel Disasi makes his debut, replacing Ezri Konsa, as Ollie Watkins returns to the side in place of Leon Bailey, who isn't named in the squad.

Aston Villa also got through in the FA Cup, beating Tottenham, but they have gone three games without a win in the league - drawing with Arsenal and West Ham, and losing to Wolves. All three of those results came after midweek matches, however, and not being in the Champions League play-off round this week is a big boost for Villa.

Aston Villa are looking to extend their unbeaten run at home to 12 matches this afternoon as Unai Emery's side target a victory over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town. Villa come into the game on the back of a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the FA Cup, while Ipswich won 4-1 at Coventry City.

Aston Villa and Liverpool are due to face off during a busy February for both clubs, though Unai Emery and Arne Slot will both enjoy a quieter time of things in March

Aston Villa continue their push towards the European places this weekend as they welcome relegation threatened Ipswich to Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. Aston Villa v Ipswich best bets Matheus