Aston Villa attacker Andi Weimann knows their clash with Crystal Palace is a crunch test.

Villa host Crystal Palace on New Year's Day 13th in the Barclays Premier League having lost just twice in their last nine games.

They have also only won twice during that spell - including a 1-0 win at Palace - and Weimann is wary of the Eagles, who could have Alan Pardew in charge by Thursday.

He said: "I'm sure they'll be up for the game especially as we beat them at their place and they'll probably want to get one back on us.

"I'm sure we'll be ready and thirsty to get the three points."