{
  "id": 16648542,
  "title": "Bizot, Mbaye And Abraham To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/bizot-mbaye-and-abraham-to-start-4-2-3-1-aston-villa-predicted-lineup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T19:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bizot-mbaye-abraham-start-4-193500779.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa will face Bournemouth in the EFL Cup at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, with Unai Emery set to utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation for the clash. Marco Bizot, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Tammy Abraham are expected to start in the match, while Marco Bizot will be in goal, supported by Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lamare Bogarde, and Ian Maatsen in defense. Victor Lindelöf and Matty Cash will serve as backups in the defensive lineup.\n\nIn midfield, Ross Barkley and Leon Goretzka will form the core of Aston Villa’s game, working together to win 50-50 balls and generate scoring opportunities. Alejandro Garnacho, George Hemmings, and Ibrahim Mbaye will operate in front of them, aiming to combine effectively to create chances. Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn will be on the bench, hoping to earn a second-half opportunity if needed.\n\nSpearheading Aston Villa’s attack will be Tammy Abraham, who is eager to make an impact by scoring against Bournemouth. Nicolas Jackson will serve as a bench player, potentially making an appearance in the second half if required.",
  "summary": "Aston Villa will lock horns with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium this Wednesday night as they look to secure a win on their travels in the EFL Cup. The Villans managed to earn a hard-fought 2-1 wi...",
  "key_points": [
    "Aston Villa to play Bournemouth in EFL Cup on Wednesday",
    "Marco Bizot, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Tammy Abraham to start",
    "4-2-3-1 formation predicted for the match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}