Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says Yannick Bolasie is in contention to play despite speculation linking him with Everton.
James Tomkins, Bakary Sako and Fraizer Campbell are injured, while Pape Souare and James McArthur will be monitored.
West Brom striker Saido Berahino is available despite reported interest from Stoke and Palace.
James Morrison and Chris Brunt are out injured but summer signing Matt Philips could make his Baggies debut.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Mark Scott: "These two had the same problem last season - goals, with only rock bottom Aston Villa scoring fewer.