Yohan Cabaye comes back into Newcastle United's starting XI for their visit to Villa Park this afternoon.
Alan Pardew has also decided to give loan signing Loic Remy his first Premier League start, while Steven Taylor and Cheick Tiote find themselves with places on the bench.
Paul Lambert has welcomed back Antonio Luna into his side, while new signing Libor Kozak is on the bench.
Aston Villa: Guzan; Lowton, Vlaar, Okore, Luna; El Ahmadi, Westwood, Agbonlahor, Delph; Benteke, Weimann
Newcastle United: Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon; Anita, Sissoko, Cabaye; Remy, Cisse, Ben Arfa
