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Tom Doyle

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United team news and latest injury updates today

Aston Villa and Sheffield United kick off the Premier League restart tonight with plenty at stake for both clubs.

Villa are battling against relegation as they sit 19th in the table, but a win here - their game in hand - would see Dean Smith's side climb out of the drop zone.

As for the Blades, survival would have been their immediate aim this season after being promoted - but three points at Villa Park would fire them above Manchester United into a Champions League qualification spot.

Villa midfielder John McGinn fractured his ankle in December but is in contention, although Smith is wary of rushing him back given the hectic schedule in the next few weeks.

Striker Wesley and goalkeeper Tom Heaton will not be available for the final nine games as they continue to recover from long-term knee injuries but Jed Steer is fit after an Achilles injury.

United have everyone available for the trip to Villa Park. The Blades have had a full squad training over the last few weeks, with the three-month break allowing any niggles to pass.

Wilder is hoping to confirm the loan extension of Dean Henderson in the coming days, though the goalkeeper will be eligible to play at Villa Park anyway.

Provisional Villa squad: Reina, Nyland, Steer, Guilbert, Engels, Chester, Konsa, Mings, Taylor, Elmohamady, Luiz, Nakamba, Targett, Grealish, McGinn, Trezeguet, El Ghazi, Hourihane, Jota, Lansbury, Samatta, Vassilev.

Provisional Sheff Utd squad: Henderson, Moore, Baldock, Egan, Basham, Jagielka, O'Connell, Stevens, Berge, Besic, Fleck, Freeman, Lundstram, Morrison, Norwood, Clarke, McBurnie, McGoldrick, Sharp, Mousset.

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