Aston Villa v West Ham

13 April 2012

(3pm Saturday, Villa Park).

Away ticket info: Sold out
Last season: 1 (Hendrie) 1 (Carrick)
Facts: West Ham, who have drawn on their last three visits to Villa Park, have not won away from home for four matches. Villa have scored once in four games
Recommended pub: Cap'N'Gown (Witton Road)
Paolo Di Canio's back for this one, batteries fully recharged after three weeks in Italy and, unusually for him recently, content with his lot. At home in Chigwell, the piranhas are presumably replete and happy that their master is to stay put and see out his contract at West Ham. If and when Paolo decides to move on, perhaps another, less demanding breed of fish might be a better idea. Sardines might be a good, although the tins do tend to go rusty if they're left in water too long. Trevor Sinclair and Sebastien Schemmel also return after suspension.
Verdict: AWAY POINT FOR PAOLO

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