Wigan v Villa team news: Bent/Lowton in for Benteke/Lichaj

Villa make two changes to their side for the game with Wigan.

Matt Lowton comes in for Eric Lichaj, after recovering from his thigh injury.

Darren Bent replaces the suspended top scorer Christian Benteke.

Chris Herd, meanwhile, is on the bench after being out injured for several months while Simon Dawkins returns to the squad of eighteen too.

VILLA: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar [c], Baker, Bennett, Westwood, Delph, Sylla, Weimann, Agbonlahor, Bent. Subs: Given, El Ahmadi, Dawkins, Gardner, Bowery, N'Zogbia, Herd.

WIGAN: Al Habsi, Watson, Boyce, McCarthy, Espinoza, Golobart, Scharner, Maloney, McArthur, Gomez, Kone. Subs: Robles, Henriquez, Mustoe, Redmond, Campabadal, Di Santo, Fyvie.

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Stat Pack: Delph/Bennett the standout stars at Wigan

Fabian Delph and Joe Bennett dominated the statistical categories in the 2-2 draw with Wigan.

Delph has really shone in the last few months and he's grown in confidence and class in that time.

The midfield marauder was in fine form once again at the DW Stadium, proving a valuable asset in the central ground.

Bennett defended stoutly throughout the contest and also offered huge impetus going forward too.

The left-back is another one who has improved increasingly with every game and this will surely go down as one of his best of the campaign.

Delph was No.1 for passes with sixty-one successful from sixty-eight made. Ashley Westwood was No.2 with fifty-eight successful from sixty-seven made.

Delph was No.1 for attacking third passes with fourteen successful from seventeen made. Bennett was No.2 with twelve successful from twelve made.

Bennett was No.2 for chances created with one goal from two chances created. Gabby Agbonlahor was No.3 with one goal from one chance created.

Delph was No.1 for take-ons with three successful from four attempted. Agbonlahor was No.2 with three successful from three attempted. Yacouba Sylla was No.3 with two successful from two attempted.

Ron Vlaar was No.4 for tackles with two successful from four made. Sylla was No.6 with two successful from two made.

Matt Lowton was No.1 for interceptions with seven. Vlaar was No.2 with six. Delph was No.3 with five.

Bennett was No.1 for blocks with two, alongside Nathan Baker. Vlaar was No.3 with one.

Bennett was No.1 for clearances with three successful from four attempted.

Delph was No.3 for aerial duels with two won from two attempted.

Simon Dawkins was No.2 for fouls suffered, with two.

Darren Bent and Vlaar were joint No.2 for shots with one in total, one on target resulting in one goal apiece. Bennett was No. 5 with two shots in total and one on target.

Interestingly the two best statistical players were the game's No.1 pass combination - Bennett to Delph with twenty-three. Delph to Westwood was No.2 with fifteen.

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