Premier League team news: Aston Villa v Bournemouth

Gabriel Agbonlahor will remain out as Aston Villa attempt to preserve their Premier League status for a little longer.

Agbonlahor was set to be available for the Bournemouth game after missing the Chelsea defeat as punishment for his conduct during a recent trip to Dubai, but the forward now has a virus.

Libor Kozak is back in contention after more than two months out with a fractured ankle while Ciaran Clark, Adama Traore (foot) and Jack Grealish (ankle) are also fit for Villa, who must match Norwich's result at Crystal Palace to earn a stay of execution.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe may be without Adam Smith when they travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

The defender is suffering from a hernia which he has been carrying for a number of weeks but Howe is hopeful he may be able to feature.

Joshua King is back to full fitness after he was substituted last weekend at half-time due to illness and Harry Arter (Achilles/calf), Benik Afobe and Junior Stanislas (both hamstring) are improving but unavailable.

Aston Villa squad: Guzan, Bunn, Hutton, Richards, Okore, Clark, Lescott, Richardson, Cissokho, Gana, Westwood, Sanchez, Veretout, Traore, Gil, Sinclair, Lyden, Grealish, Gestede, Ayew.

Bournemouth squad: Boruc, Francis, Cook, Daniels, Smith, Surman, Ritchie, Gradel, Gosling, King, Federici, Iturbe, Elphick, Distin, Pugh, O'Kane, Grabban.