Aston Villa receive huge injury boost with key duo returning for Crystal Palace clash

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will be able to count on the dynamic duo of Matty Cash and Philippe Coutinho despite being both being forced off against Everton last weekend.

Defender Kortney Hause has also been back at  training and pushing to be involved at Selhurst after six weeks out with a knee injury.

Big money signing Diego Carlos would be lucky to kick a ball again this week after injuring his Achilles during the game against the Toffees - but the fact that both Cash and Countinho will be available will serve as a respite to Villa who come to Selhurst looking for back-to-back victories.

“It was a really hot day,” right-back Cash explained after the game last week.

“I’ll rest up and be fine. The heat was ridiculous. It is the hottest game I have ever played in. That is why my body cramped up.”

Crystal Palace themselves will be delighted to have picked up a point against Liverpool at Anfield even though Vieira will now be targeting their first win of the season.

The Eagles have Manchester City after Villa and will know that despite looking good against Liverpool, they will have to be at their best if they are to get all three points against Steven Gerrard’s team.

Last season Villa stunned Selhurst with an impressive 2-1 win while the Eagles could only pick up a point at Villa Park.

Games between Palace and Villa are mostly tight and decided by the smallest of margins.

Palace looking for build up Olise

One of the things that would have delighted Palace fans at Anfield would have been the sight of Michael Olise who made a return to the team after struggling with a foot injury throughout pre-season.

He enjoyed his first five minutes of the season and with a week’s training under his belt, he would be looking to get more.