Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure could feature after missing five games, while Dwight McNeil may be available for the FA Cup replay on Wednesday.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's three-match ban has been overturned and Ashley Young is back in training but Idrissa Gueye is at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Aston Villa pair Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans are back in training and might return to action on Sunday.
Lucas Digne is still out and Bertrand Traore is on international duty.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Aston Villa have won five consecutive Premier League games against Everton.