Aston Villa will kickoff new season at home as they take on Sheffield United at 5 PM this Monday, September 21 with Egyptian midfielder Mahmoud Trezeguet to start for the Villans.

Dean Smith line up newly signing ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. However, Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore is not available for this opening game. Same as Tanzanian star Mbwana Samatta.

On the other hand, Sheffield who lost their first game to Wolves, 2-0, will be aiming at winning their first match.

Official lineups

Aston Villa XI : Martinez, Kach, Konsa, Ming, Targett, Hourihane, Luiz, McGinn, Trezeguet, Waltins, Grealish

Sheffield United XI : Ramsdale, O’conell, Egan, Basham, Stevens, Fleck, Berge, Lundstram, Baldock, Burke, McGoldrick

Kickoff time : 5 PM

Arena : Villa Park