Squad sheets: Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa

Prioritising the Premier League is nothing new, but Gérard Houllier's decision to rest the majority of the Aston Villa first-team for their defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup means this game acquires an added importance for the Frenchman. More intrigue surrounds Houllier's selection than Owen Coyle's, but Bolton could reach Europe via either of two routes. Sixth place, where Villa finished last season, would be their reward for victory and the in-form Daniel Sturridge pursues a fifth goal in as many games against a defence without the injured Richard Dunne. Richard Jolly Venue Reebok Stadium Tickets £31-£11 (0844 871 2932) Last season Bolton 0 Aston Villa 1 Referee K Friend This season's matches 12 Y 30, R 2, 2.67 cards per game Odds Bolton 6-5 Aston Villa 2-1 Draw 11-5 Bolton Subs from Jaaskelainen, Rodrigo, Blake, Elmander, Sturridge, Taylor, M Davies, Alonso Doubtful Steinsson (knee) Injured Samuel (calf, 13 Mar), Knight (knee, Apr), J O'Brien (knee, unknown), Davis (knee, unknown), Gardner (thigh, unknown), Ricketts (achilles, May) Suspended None Form guide DWLWLL Disciplinary record Y35 R2 Leading scorer Elmander 9 Aston Villa Subs from Marshall, Delph, Bradley, Heskey, Agbonlahor, Herd, Delfouneso, Pires, Bannan, Warnock Doubtful None Injured Collins (calf, 19 Mar), Cuéllar (hamstring, 19 Mar), Dunne (shoulder, 2 Apr) Suspended Makoun (last of three) Form guide WDDLWW Disciplinary record Y54 R2 Leading scorer A Young, Downing 6 Match pointers • Kevin Davies has scored eight Premier League goals against Aston Villa, his joint-highest tally against any opponent • Ashley Young has scored in each of his last five league appearances against Bolton • Owen Coyle's men have committed more fouls than any other top-flight team this season – 386 • Villa have dropped 12 points from winning positions in away matches this season, a Premier League high • Bolton have lost only two of their last 16 top-flight matches at the Reebok