Nelsen can head house – Kean
Blackburn boss Steve Kean is prepared to allow club captain Ryan Nelsen time off to return to his devastated house metropolis of Christchurch this week. Connected Tales Mancini troubled by Johnson absence Defoe downed in Dubai Keegan warns Pardew above cash Vela rescues point for Baggies Defoe injuries not serious

Dunn out of Fulham clash
Blackburn midfielder David Dunn has been ruled out of Saturday’s trip to Fulham due to the fact of a hip muscle tear. Associated Tales Dalglish to fix crew Van Persie blow for Gunners Chelsea stick to guns in Ashley Cole row Blues keep title dream alive Fellaini’s time is over

Team lineups: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers 26 Feb 2011
Confirmation of the beginning eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon’s fixture at residence to Blackburn Rovers.