Probable Lineups
4-4-1-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Norwich
Aston Villa
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Elliott Bennett | Out | 6.73 | |
Ryan Bennett | Doubtful | 6.89 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Charles N'Zogbia | Out | N/A | |
Jores Okore | Out | 6.74 |
Team News
Norwich
Aston Villa
- Norwich have no fresh injury concerns so will be able to field their strongest side against their former manager Paul Lambert's Villa.
- Gary Hooper will hope to make his debut now that Van Wolfswinkel has failed to score in 3 successive games.
- Meanwhile Howson and Tettey will hope to come into contention in midfield.
- Villa suffered terrible news in the week upon hearing that new signing Jores Okore's season may be over after sustaining an ACL injury against Newcastle.
- Ciaran Clark is set to get the nod over Nathan Baker to replace the Dane while a poor team performance last weekend may see Lambert make a few changes.
- The likes of new signings Kozak, Helenius and Tonev will all hope for their first starts, while Sylla and Bacuna may compete for a role in the middle with El Ahmadi and Westwood.
Guardian live text says '25 min: A worrying sight for Villa fans; Benteke is down after an innocuous collision with Bassong. The defender didn't actually do anything but Benteke seemed to slip and pull a muscle as he fell. He's limping off now and Villa are down to 10 men momentarily.'
Why did Benteke come off? Can anyone tell me?
Norwich win 2-1