Petrov and Milner causing concern as Aston Villa head for West Ham

03 November 2009 15:18
Aston Villa have major injury doubts over midfielders Stiliyan Petrov and James Milner ahead of Wednesday night's Barclays Premier League encounter at West Ham.   [LNB]Petrov suffered a shin injury and Milner picked up a calf problem during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.   [LNB]Manager Martin O'Neill rates both as doubtful while midfielder Craig Gardner is unavailable due to a groin injury. [LNB] Struggling: Petrov's chances of facing the Hammers are not too good[LNB]Nigel Reo-Coker and Fabian Delph could deputise if Petrov and Milner miss out. [LNB]O'Neill will definitely have to make a change in defence as Carlos Cuellar is suspended after being sent off at Everton. Luke Young and Habib Beye are vying to step in at right-back.   [LNB]Team (from): Friedel, Guzan, L Young, Beye, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Milner, Sidwell, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Delph, A Young, Heskey, Agbonlahor, Carew, Albrighton, Salifou, Shorey, Lowry, Bannan, Clark.  [LNB]  Explore more:People:Stiliyan Petrov, Luke Young, Carlos Cuellar, Fabian Delph, Craig Gardner, James Milner, Martin O'NeillPlaces:Goodison Park

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