Villa's Bunn to start in place of Guzan for 1st time this season

On the heels of a bust-up with traveling Villa supporters during Saturday's underwhelming FA Cup stalemate with Wycombe Wanderers, Aston Villa boss Remi Garde has benched shot-stopper Brad Guzan for second-choice 'keeper Mark Bunn.

The United States international Guzan has started all 20 of Villa's Premier League matches until now, prompting speculation he was benched after he and defender Joleon Lescott were engaged in a confrontation with fans during the third-round draw.

Villa welcomes Crystal Palace to Birmingham on Tuesday, looking to overcome a dismal start to the campaign that sees the club rock bottom on eight points, seven adrift of 19th-place Sunderland.