ASTON VILLA v Arsenal: John Carew returns with Robert Pires expected to feature against former side

26 November 2010 09:40
Bobby's back: Pires made his Premier League return last weekend in the defeat at Blackburn[LNB]Aston Villa striker John Carew is available after a four-game absence for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal Saturday lunch-time.[LNB]The Norwegian international played for the reserves in midweek after being ruled out of four games with a calf problem.[LNB]Carew has been Villa's leading scorer for the past three seasons and played under manager Gerard Houllier at Lyon.[LNB]Defender James Collins is also expected to be in contention after missing the 2-0 defeat at Blackburn, also with a calf injury.[LNB]Young midfielder Jonathan Hogg is Villa's only new injury doubt after suffering an ankle injury at Ewood Park and will be assessed.[LNB]Houllier confirmed new signing Robert Pires will be included in the 18 to face his former club.[LNB]Villa (from): Friedel, Luke Young, Clark, Dunne, Warnock, Ireland, Hogg, Bannan, Downing, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor, Carew, Collins, Pires, Delfouneso, Herd, Guzan, Osbourne, Lichaj, Lowry.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People: John Carew, Robert Pires, Gerard Houllier, Ashley Young, Luke Young Places: Lyon, Ireland

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