9)Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Preview (Saturday 20 August 3 pm)
Aston Villa Pre-Match Report
Villa got their campaign off to a respectable start with a 0-0 draw with Fulham last week but fans will be demanding victory here if they are to remain fully behind the new management. Keeper Shay Given showed what a superb signing he is with a number of key saves whilst Charles N’Zogbia looks like adding some much needed quality to midfield. Villa beat Blackburn at Villa Park three times last season – in both cup’s and in the league and will therefore go into the game full of confidence.Given has shaken off a groin problem and will be fit to take his place in goal with McLeish set to name the same side that started last week’s 0-0 draw with Fulham.
Predicted Team: Given, Young, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, N’Zogbia, Petrov, Delph, Agbonlahor, Heskey, Bent.
Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Report
Blackburn have struggled in the transfer market this summer and have been unable to land any of their targets. A major plus for Steve Kean however was the performance of Mauro Formica against Wolves last week as he bagged a goal in an all-action debut from the Argentinean. David Goodwillie also made his debut last week and is pushing for a start in the side. It seems Rovers will have to score in order to take something away from the match however as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine Premier League matches.Blackburn were forced to field midfielder Nzonzi as a makeshift centre-back last week alongside Grant Hanley with a number of injuries in the defensive area. Skipper Ryan Nelsen is set to return to ease the crisis but Chris Samba and Gael Givet remain on the sidelines with knee and hamstring injuries respectively.
Predicted Team: Robinson, Salgado, Nelsen, Nzonzi, Olsson, Emerton, Dunn, Pedersen, Hoilett, Formica, Roberts.
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