Bouma a doubt for Villa

Aston Villa left-back Wilfred Bouma is a major doubt for tomorrow’s clash with Arsenal at Villa Park.

The Dutch international damaged his knee during Wednesday’s 3-3 draw at Fulham.

While Bouma is struggling for fitness, Villa could get an unexpected boost with the return of central defender Olof Mellberg.

Swedish international Mellberg has missed Villa’s last three games with a hamstring strain but is recovering faster than expected.

However, Villa are still without striker Kevin Phillips (knee) and midfielders Patrik Berger (knee), Lee Hendrie (Achilles) and Ulises De La Cruz (calf).

Team (from): Sorensen, Taylor, Hughes, Delaney, Mellberg, Ridgewell, Samuel, Bouma, McCann, Milner, Davis, Barry, Baros, Angel, Moore, Gardner, Whittingham, Djemba-Djemba.