Both aiming to kick-start their Premier League campaigns after stalling before the international break, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace convene at Villa Park on Saturday.
Either side will be missing at least a couple of key men, but Unai Emery and Oliver Glasner have both benefited from players returning to action over the past few days. Here, Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news for the two clubs.
ASTON VILLA vs. CRYSTAL PALACE
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ASTON VILLA
Out: Amadou Onana (foot), Jacob Ramsey (hamstring), Ezri Konsa (hip), Boubacar Kamara (hamstring)
Doubtful: Ian Maatsen (unspecified)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
CRYSTAL PALACE
Out: Daichi Kamada (suspension), Eberechi Eze (hamstring), Adam Wharton, Matheus Franca (both groin)
Doubtful: Eddie Nketiah (hamstring), Chadi Riad (knee), Rob Holding (disciplinary)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Doucoure, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Schlupp; Mateta
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Jonathan O'Shea
