Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish could be involved after a 12-match absence with a shin problem, although he won't be risked from the start.
Everton remain without James Rodriguez because of a calf strain but he might be fit to play at the weekend.
Yerry Mina is also unavailable after sustaining a minor adductor injury against West Ham.
Abdoulaye Doucoure could make his first competitive appearance in two months following a foot problem.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Aston Villa won the reverse fixture 2-1 and could do the league double for the first time since the 2000-01 campaign.