Sunderland vs Aston Villa Prediction

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Sunderland vs Aston Villa: Villa's Class Should Be Enough at the Stadium of Light

Watch Ollie Watkins against Sunderland's center-backs — he's been the difference-maker in tight away games all season.

Villa's 16 wins make them one of the more consistent sides in the league this year, and Sunderland's 10 losses suggest they struggle to grind out results against top-half opposition. The newly promoted side has shown fight with 12 wins, but their home form hasn't been tested like this.

Villa win this 2-1. Watkins gets on the scoresheet and Sunderland grab a consolation late, but Unai Emery's side has too much quality to drop points here.