Jack Grealish To Start? | Everton’s Predicted 4-2-3-1 Starting Lineup Against Aston Villa | OneFootball

Everton are going to face Aston Villa at Hill Dickinson Stadium this Saturday, 13th September 2025, in the Premier League. The match time is fixed at 3 PM BST, and the expectations of the home crowd are very high this time. After losing to Leeds United at the start of the league, Everton have won consecutive matches against Brighton and Wolves to move to fifth place in the Premier League table.

On the other hand, Aston Villa’s situation is very bad, as the team has not scored in all three of its matches so far and is stuck in 19th place. In this situation, Everton are considered to be a strong contender for winning this game, especially because they have not registered a league win against Villa in the last 10 years. However, the biggest problem for Everton is the injured players in defence, where Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson are already out, while Adam Aznou and Vitaliy Mykolenko are doubtful to play.

Everton’s Predicted 4-2-3-1 Starting Lineup Against Aston Villa:

Defence:

Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will yet again start this game. The centre-back pair will be James Tarkowski and Michael Keane, who have performed steadily in the last few matches. At left-back, Vitaliy Mykolenko’s injury has limited the options, and so James Garner is expected to return to the same role.

Garner has played successfully in this position before and has given stability to the team. Right-back responsibility can be taken over by Jake O’Brien, who has shown confidence in recent weeks. This backline has conceded only three goals in three matches so far and has given relatively few chances to the opposition teams.

Midfield:

Everton’s balance in midfield will rest on Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam, who will form a double pivot to shield the defence as well as help in progressive passing. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is almost certain to play in the attacking midfield position. His passing skills, relentless work ethic and contribution in defence make him important for the team. He has already shown his form with a goal and an assist this season.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Jack Grealish of Everton celebrates with Everton fans after the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux on August 30, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Jack Grealish will come on the left wing, who will be even more motivated due to playing against his old club, Aston Villa. The presence of Iliman Ndiaye on the right wing gives Everton the option of pace and goal threat.

Attack:

Thierno Barry is likely to get a chance at the forefront of the attack. He will play the role of a lone striker and will try to maintain his early-season rhythm. Barry, who scored in the Carabao Cup against Mansfield Town, is confident. Behind him, Dewsbury-Hall will provide creative passes, while Grealish and Ndiaye will constantly create opportunities from both wings. This trio has given a new dimension to Everton’s attack, and five goals in the first three matches clearly show their influence. Aston Villa’s defence is currently looking weak, and Everton will try to end their long winless streak by taking advantage of this weakness.