Aston Villa vs Sheffield United team news: Starting lineups confirmed for festive Premier League clash

Unai Emery and Chris Wilder have named their starting lineups and substitutes ahead of this evening's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Sheffield United.

The Villans have the chance to go top of the table temporarily tonight and could be Premier League leaders on Christmas Day if both Liverpool and Arsenal drop points. The Blades, meanwhile, are in 20th position as it stands but could move to within three points of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with a victory.

It's a high-pressure game for both teams as they look to give their respective fans an early present over the festive period. Here are both teams in full as the men in claret and blue take on those in red and white stripes.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United lineups

Villa XI: Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Digne; Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Bailey; Diaby, Watkins.

Villa subs: Marschall (GK), D. Carlos, A. Moreno, Chambers, Zaniolo, Duran, Dendoncker, Iroegbunam, O'Reilly.

Sheffield United XI: Foderingham (GK); Bogle, Robinson, Trusty, Baldock, Larouci; Norwood, Vini Souza, Brooks, Slimane; Archer.

Sheffield United subs: A. Davies (GK), Lowe, Fleck, Hamer, McBurnie, Traore, Thomas, Osborn, McAtee.