TEAMS: Ciaran Clark back to battle for Villa as Hull look to Maynor Figueroa #CarryGobySeanKellz #FutureGroupNG via @myentertain9jar

CIARAN CLARK returns for Aston Villa as they bid to ensure Premier League survival.

Ciaran Clark is back for Villa[GETTY]

The Irishman comes into defence as Paul Lambert switches to a 5-4-1, with El Ahmadi dropping to the bench.
Matt Lowton is also restored at right-back, with Bacuna making way.
Hull make just the one change to the side which fought back against Fulham to earn a point.
Maynor Figueroa returns to the fold at the expense of Alex Bruce, while Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long lead the line for Steve Bruce's men.
Aston Villa: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Clark, Baker, Bertrand, Westwood, Delph, Albrighton, Agbonlahor, Weimann.
Subs: Steer, Bacuna, Sylla, Holt, Robinson, Bowery, El Ahmadi.
Hull: Harper, Rosenior, Figueroa, Chester, Davies, Meyler, Huddlestone, Livermore, Jelavic, Long, Elmohamady.
Subs: Jakupovic, Bruce, Koren, Fryatt, Boyd, Sagbo, Quinn.