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How Gregg Evans thinks Villa will line up at Dean Court

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan

Been away at the Gold Cup all summer and only returned last week but is expected to start.

Defence: Alan Hutton, Micah Richards, Ciaran Clark, Jordan Amavi

Hutton is one of only two players likely to start from the FA Cup Final defeat. Clark signed a new contract this week and is a big part of the team.

Richards will wear the captain’s armband and start at centre half. Amavi is set to make his Premier League bow following a £10million move in the summer.

Wingers: Leandro Bacuna, Scott Sinclair

Bacuna is likely to feature is a more attacking role this term. A major source of goals.

Sinclair scored a hat-trick last week and is in good form.

Central midfield: Ashley Westwood, Idrissa Gueye

Westwood is proving to be the vital cog in the middle of the park that keeps the ball rolling, while Gueye is tasked with replacing Fabian Delph. Big boots to fill but he’s up for it.

Forward line: Jordan Ayew, Libor Kozak

Ayew is strong and quick and could do with an early goal to get him up and running.

Kozak has been out for 19 months injured but has been among the goals in pre-season.

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