John McGinn has given a timely boost on his return from injury with the Chelsea game in mind. However, Dean Smith is not entirely convinced he will be entirely ready due to a severe lack of match fitness.
Aston Villa are nervously looking at the drop as they sit 19th in the Premier League . All is not lost, though, with two points separating them and Watford - who sit outside of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Several sides are wrapped up a Premier League dogfight to stay in the top tier. Brighton, West Ham, Bournemouth and Norwich are also pining for survival.
Villa boss Smith knows he needs all his top players and a brutal period saw Tom Heaton, Wesley Moraes and McGinn hit with long-term injuries.
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