KICK off: 9 February after 22:00
Team news: Villa will soon be able to welcome Bertrand Traore back following his Africa Cup of Nations duties, and Leon Bailey is also edging closer to a return from a thigh injury but will not be involved just yet. However, Marvelous Nakamba will be sidelined until the spring months as he battles back from a serious knee injury, and Villa boosted their defensive ranks further in January with the unforeseen capture of Calum Chambers from Arsenal. Chambers is only likely to be considered for a place on the bench here, though, with Gerrard likely seeing no reason to alter a winning formula from the Goodison Park triumph. Attacker Trezeguet has also completed a loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir. As for the visitors, Jamie Shackleton, Adam Forshaw and Charlie Cresswell were all dealing with various issues before the international break, but the trio are expected to return to the fold here. On a more negative note, Patrick Bamford is still on the sidelines with his foot injury, and he is also joined in the treatment room by Junior Firpo, Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips. Raphinha will aim to shake off a minor injury sustained with Brazil in time to make the cut this weekend, with Tyler Roberts and Joe Gelhardt waiting in the wings if necessary.
Prediction: Aston Villa to win
Stake: 8/10
League: England
Result: pending
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