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Live from Craven Cottage. Norwich host the 8th round in PL against Arsenal. Norwich still hunting the first victory of the season, where Arsenal so far only has one defeat this season.
With Wigan drawing against Tottenham Hotspur on the weekend, Aston Villa's buffer outside the relegation zone is currently two points. A win would extend that to five, though Wigan will be left with a game in hand on the Villains.
Sunderland are currently three points better off than Villa, with new manager Paolo Di Canio having instigated a fightback from the Black Cats. They've strung together two wins for the first time this year, and a third consecutive victory would see them move above Fulham and into 11th place.
Only relegated side QPR have picked up fewer points at home than Villa this season, though Sunderland's 3-0 win away at rivals Newcastle in their last match was only their fourth win on the road.
For Villa, Chris Herd, Marc Albrighton and Richard Dunne are all out injured, while Joe Bennett is in doubt after he limped out of the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United last Monday. Sunderland's long-term absentees Lee Cattermole, Steven Fletcher and Wes Brown could be joined on the sidelines by Titus Bramble, Connor Wickham and Phil Bardsley.
Aston Villa injuries and suspensions
Out: Chris Herd (foot), Marc Albrighton (foot), Richard Dunne (groin) In doubt: Joe Bennett (ankle)
Sunderland injuries and suspensions
Out: Lee Cattermole (knee), Steven Fletcher (ankle), Wes Brown (knee) In doubt: Titus Bramble (calf), Connor Wickham (knock), Phil Bardsley (ankle)
Match Date/Time: Monday, 8 p.m GMT
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
The end of an era for the Red Devils, as Sir Alex Ferguson takes charge for the final time at Old Trafford after 26 remarkable years.
The champions will lift the Premier League trophy at the end of the match, and will be eager to ensure Swansea don't spoil the celebrations.
Old Trafford will also bid farewell to Paul Scholes who announced his retirement for a second time this week.
