Friedel set to replace shoot-out hero

30 October 2009 08:54
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel could make his 200th successive Barclays Premier League performance against Everton at Goodison Park.[LNB]Friedel is likely to replace Brad Guzan even though his fellow American made three penalty shoot-out saves in the midweek Carling Cup win over Sunderland.[LNB]Defender Stephen Warnock is battling to overcome an ankle injury suffered against the Black Cats and Nicky Shorey could deputise if he is ruled out.[LNB]Striker Emile Heskey and midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker picked up knocks but Villa manager Martin O'Neill is hopeful of having them available.[LNB]John Carew and Steve Sidwell, who made way for the duo at the Stadium of Light, will be in contention for a recall to the starting line-up.

Source: Eurosport