Aston Villa Look to Keep Run Going

Aston Villa look to continue their four game unbeaten run in the EPL, when they play host to Bolton Wanderers at Villa Park.

Martin O'Neill's men have taken eight points from a possible 12 in their last four games, and run that includes their remarkable win over Everton last week.

Despite Villa being strong favourites, Bolton will also fancy their chances, with manager Gary Megson recently being named EPL Manager of the Month for November. Also, with seven of the last ten meetings between the two sides ending in a draw, it wouldn't be outside the realms of possibility to say that Bolton can get at least a draw from this game.

Team News

Aston Villa

With John Carew (back) and James Milner (flu) likely to miss the game against Bolton, manager Martin O'Neill could well name an unchanged side from the team that won in the thriller at Goodison Park.

Luke Young is expected to maintain his adopted role at left-back, which means no place for Nicky Shorey, the talented full-back accustomed to playing on the left.

Bolton Wanderers

As November's Manager of the Month Gary Megson prepares for the trip down to the delights of Birmingham, he will be without defender Joey O'Brien, and midfielder Tamir Cohen, as both will miss the games with torn thigh muscles.

Just like his managerial counterpart at Villa, Megson could be expected to stick with the side that put up a brave fight against high-flying Chelsea at the Reebok Stadium.

Bolton are also without veteran goalkeeper Ian Walker, after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. However, there was little chance of the 37-year old shot-stopper being involved anyway.

My Prediction

I can't see anything other than a Villa win, despite the recent results at Bolton. Like most people, I will have to go for a 2-1, or 2-0, Aston Villa win. Expect Bolton to put up a bit of a fight though.