Allen returns for Swans

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is set to restore midfielder Joe Allen to his starting line-up for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Wales international Allen, who has won plaudits for his superb form so far this term, had to settle for a place on the bench against Manchester United due to a calf problem but is likely to return to the side at the Liberty Stadium.