
Sunderland travel to Birmingham in Premier League mid-week tie to face Aston Villa where the hosts are fighting for top-four spot and place in UEFA Champions League.
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa vs Sunderland
Ground: Villa Park, Birmingham, march 24th 2010
Martin O'Neill men dropped two important points at home ground to Wolverhampton on Saturday and still missing Gabriel Agbonlahor with a foot injury. But John Carew two goals on Saturday and has done enough to hold up his place as Villans looking to continue their unbeaten run in the League.
The Black Cats arrive on the back of a four games without a loss but with just a single success away during whole season. Captain Lorik Cana is available after his latest ban while Kenwyne Jones could be also available for the clash.
Regardless of Steve Bruce men awful away performance, they have reached some impresive results lately, ending a 14 games series without victory by smashing Bolton Wanderers 4-0 and success over Birmingham City at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Aston Villa have lost just a game from their last 14 league clashes at home ground and have one of the in-form strikers - John Carew, who scored seven times in his last six appearances in all competitions, including two goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Verdict: Aston Villa vs Sunderland 3-1
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