PREVIEW
Paul Lambert faces his former team desperate for a victory after losing three of his last four games, while Chris Hughton’s squad go into the tie fresh from beating Arsenal
PROBABLE LINEUPS
ASTON VILLA
Guzan
Lowton, Vlaar, Clark, Bennett
El Ahmadi, Delph, Ireland, N'Zogbia
Agbonlahor, Benteke
NORWICH CITY
Ruddy
R.Martin, Turner, Bassong, Garrido
Snodgrass, Johnson, Tettey, Pilkington
Hoolahan
Holt
TEAM NEWS
Villa boss Paul Lambert could make a couple of changes from the team which narrowly lost 1-0 away to Fulham.
The changes could come further up the field with Charles N'Zogbia in contention for a recall as Lambert looks for more creativity. Darren Bent may also drop back down to the bench after failing to net against the Cottagers as Christian Benteke comes back in. Richard Dunne (groin) and Gary Gardner (ACL) remain on the sidelines.
Ciaran CLark has stepped up his recovery from a knee injury and only missed last weekend's game at Fulham after failing a late fitness test.
As for the Canaries, Chris Hughton has a fully-fit squad to pick from and is unlikely to alter the side too much from the XI that beat Arsenal 1-0. Sebastien Bassong and Michael Turner impressed in the heart of the defence to shut out the Gunners and look set to keep their places.
Former Leeds United man Robert Snodgrass could come into the starting line-up, possibly in place of Elliot Bennett, while Grant Holt will again be expected to lead the line as the visitors search for their first away win of the season.
Source: Goal
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