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Aston Villa will still be without Joe Cole, Libor Kozak, Philippe Senderos and Ron Vlaar for the trip to the Emirates.

Cole is struggling with a hamstring injury and has been training away from the group as he recovers.

Kozak remains some way off a return and Villa have not yet put a date on his comeback.

As for Senderos and Vlaar, both defenders are struggling with calf and knee injuries respectively.

Senderos picked up his injury on international duty in November and has not made a match-day squad since, while Vlaar was forced off during the clash with Crystal Palace on New Year’s Day.

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Despite Shay Given’s fine performance against Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend, Brad Guzan will return in goal.

The defence will largely remain the same, although Aly Cissokho is expected to come back in for Kieran Richardson as Villa look for a more solid set-up.

In midfield Leandro Bacuna didn’t do enough to impress last week and is likely to return to the bench.

Tom Cleverley might join him too, as there is strong competition in the middle of the park with Carlos Sanchez, Fabian Delph and Ashley Westwood all likely to start.

Carles Gil will keep his starting berth and is likely to play wide right.

Gabby Agbonlahor was struggling with a hamstring injury last week but should be available for selection.

Andreas Weimann may start after scoring last week.

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