Villa Park — Birmingham
Referee: A. Taylor
Team News
Aston Villa
The likes of Marc Albrighton, Stephen Warnock, Ciaran Clark and Chris
Herd all only returned to training on Thursday but could be in
contention, with the latter pair both receiving heavy blows to the head
in recent games.
Alex McLeish may opt for more experience in this game if his injury list
lets up a little, with the likes of N'Zogbia and Heskey hoping to
start.
However, youngster Samir Carruthers impressed from the bench against
United and he will hope to feature, though a costly error from Nathan
Baker should see Carlos Cuellar return at the back.
Probable lineups : Given, Lichaj, Cuéllar, Collins, Hutton, Albrighton, Ireland, Herd, Bannan, Heskey, Agbonlahor. (4-4-2).
Sunderland
Lee Cattermole could return for Sunderland, with John O'Shea also back
available after a lengthy injury lay-off, potentially replacing
Kilgallon.
Craig Gardner is likely to start against his old club, though he faces
competition from Colback and Vaughan if he hopes to face younger brother
Gary. Fraizer Campbell is also vying for a starting berth but Bendtner should keep his place.
Probable lineups : Mignolet, Bardsley, O'Shea, Turner, Richardson, Larsson, Cattermole, Gardner, McClean, Sessegnon, Bendtner. (4-4-1-1).
Match Facts
Aston Villa have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches in Premier League.
Sunderland have failed to score in their last 3 matches in Premier League.
Sunderland have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches in Premier League.
Sunderland have failed to win their last 5 away matches in Premier League.
Head to Head
Aston Villa | Apr 15, 2012 | Man Utd. 4 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Aston Villa 1 - Stoke 1 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Aston Villa 1 | EPL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Aston Villa 2 - Chelsea FC 4 | EPL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Arsenal 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
Sunderland| Apr 14, 2012 | Sunderland 0 - Wolves 0 | EPL |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Everton 4 - Sunderland 0 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Sunderland 0 - Tottenham 0 | EPL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Manchester City FC 3 - Sunderland 3 | EPL |
| Mar 27, 2012 | Sunderland 0 - Everton 2 | FA |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 29, 2011 | Sunderland 2 - Aston Villa 2 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Jan 5, 2011 | Aston Villa 0 - Sunderland 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 23, 2010 | Sunderland 1 - Aston Villa 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 24, 2010 | Aston Villa 1 - Sunderland 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 15, 2009 | Sunderland 0 - Aston Villa 2 |
Aston Villa are getting drawn closer to the relegation battle after
Wigan's latest win, now sitting just 1 point ahead of the Latics and
this game has extra spice for the home side as it is the first time
Martin O'Neill will return to Villa Park, with many of the home fans
still displeased with the manner in which he left just before the start
of last season.
McLeish will need to get his side up for this but won't be expecting any
favours from O'Neill's well drilled side. A win would take some
pressure off of what could be a huge game with Bolton next week but a
draw looks the most likely, and overly familiar, outcome for the hosts.
Both of these sides have looked extremely tired of late and have won just one of their last 6 league matches in the process.
Aston Villa 1 - 1 Sunderland
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