Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(31) 18 Goals 25 (27)
(23) 13 Assists 15 (20)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
36 Average Age 38.1
182.5 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(50%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 49% (51%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Aston Villa
Burnley
Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Herd Out N/A
Ciaran Clark Out 7.12
Libor Kozák Out N/A
Nathan Baker Doubtful 6.95
Kieran Richardson Doubtful 6.36
Player Reason Status Rating
Kevin Long Out 6.31
Dean Marney Out 6.74

Team News

Aston Villa
Burnley
  • Tim Sherwood may use this opportunity, now that Villa are safe, to rotate his squad a little ahead of the FA Cup final, particularly given last weekend's drubbing at the hands of Southampton.
  • Kieran Richardson was rested having suffered with a slight calf problem and could return, depending on whether the issue is still bothering him. Meanwhile Nathan Baker is back in training and could replace Jores Okore after conceding 6 last week.
  • Elsewhere the likes of Carlos Sanchez, Carles Gil and Scott Sinclair - who made his loan move to the club permanent this week - will hope for a chance, with the trio signed under Lambert's reign struggling to make an impression under the new manager.
  • Sean Dyche will continue to the reward the side that he has stuck by throughout the season.
  • Sam Vokes and Michael Kightly are the two players perhaps most likely to pose a threat to the likes of Taylor and Barnes in the starting XI.
  • This will likely be Danny Ings' last appearance for the club, with the striker out of contract in the summer and expected to move on.

Prediction

  • While results elsewhere ensured their safety last week, Tim Sherwood will demand a response from the 6-1 defeat at Southampton last time out, making it clear that places in the FA Cup final could still be up for grabs.
  • Burnley have unsurprisingly showed great spirit despite being relegated and will continue to do so, relying on their excellent defensive record of late to keep the hosts at bay.
  • Home advantage could be key here, however, with Villa hoping to build confidence ahead of their trip to Wembley at the end of the month.
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