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VILLA (4-3-3)

Brad Guzan

Will return despite Shay Given’s continued fine form in the cup.

Alan Hutton

Poor Matt Lowton can’t get a look-in, either in the league or the cup, due to Hutton’s exceptional displays.

Jores Okore

Getting better every week and is quickly becoming one of the best-performing defenders in the league.

Ciaran Clark

Wore the captain’s armband last week and continues to lead by example.

Aly Cissokho

Sat out last week in place of Kieran Richardson, who performed well. Expected to return.

Carlos Sanchez

Struggled on his debut against Arsenal but is hoping for more joy this time around.

Ashley Westwood

Started on the bench last week but is likely to come back in.

Fabian Delph

Has trained all week after shaking off an Achilles injury. Will drive the midfield forward.

Carles Gil

Is full of confidence after scoring on his first start. Can he do it again at the Emirates?

Christian Benteke

Scored three times against the Gunners last term. Desperately needs a goal now.

Andreas Weimann

Likely to get the nod ahead of Gabby Agbonlahor and Tom Cleverley. Bagged a goal last week and was lively.