Aston Villa

It's important for me to see a team I can relate to and enjoy and draw optimism from -especially after the Aston Villa game.

The teams doing the buying are the ones trying to pull away from the bottom of the league like Aston Villa and West Ham.

"I don't know if Gareth Barry will leave Aston Villa or not, but I am not on his case, " said the Frenchman.

A few miles outside Birmingham, at Aston Villa's training ground, new owner Randy Lerner is setting out his vision for the club.

By the time Liverpool play Aston Villa, you could be 15 points behind the league leaders. How much pressure does that put upon you?

It saw him miss United's goalless draws with Aston Villa and Villarreal, but he should be ready to at least make the bench against City.

Aston Villa are offering Gareth Barry a huge new deal in a final attempt to keep him out of Liverpool's clutches.

I saw him in a lift after our home game against Aston Villa. He asked me how I was physically.

Capello refused to be drawn into the debate on Emile Heskey, who admitted earlier this week he may have to consider his Aston Villa future.

I also remember an overhead kick against Sheffield Wednesday and a couple of good ones against Aston Villa and Tottenham.

Kieran Richardson is desperate to play in Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Aston Villa and prove he is worthy of a place in the team.

Aston Villa have been linked with a bid, while recent reports claim Benitez wants to hand Heskey a second spell on Merseyside.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier says Stiliyan Petrov's place in the team is not guaranteed.

"Aston Villa are a strong team and they have a good away record, but I think we can take advantage of their form, " he said.

When the crunch first took hold, the Aston Villa-supporting governor insisted it was not about to become an international crisis.

The realistic contenders for the last Champions League spot are Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

Insua has been one of Liverpool's stand-out performers as the club has recorded back-to-back wins over Wolves and Aston Villa.

United'snext game is at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, while Evra will be part of the France side that takes on England tonight in Paris.

Rooney returned from a spell on the sidelines over Christmas to turn the game against Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.

The dead body of an insurgent who had an Aston Villa tattoo was also discovered in southern Afghanistan.

He played in just one more League game during that campaign, when he netted against Aston Villa in his first start.

Young and his new Manchester United teammates travel to Aston Villa on Saturday for an English Premier League match.

Garcia will miss the Reds'remaining two league games against Aston Villa and Portsmouth as well as the Cup final in Cardiff on May.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier made an attempt to snap up Douchez last month and is also maintaining interest.

Some people are saying Darren Bent is moving to Aston Villa for the money but I think it is also about his self-esteem.

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Against Aston Villa, in terms of the quality, it was our best.

Victory at White Hart Lane would keep up the pressure on the champions and also on Liverpool who play Aston Villa on Sunday.

One of United's main casualties from the midweek derby is in contention to face Aston Villa this weekend.

Denilson's return from a back problem offers an immediate solution in midfield meanwhile Armand Traore should be back for Aston Villa.

Defeats at Tottenham and at home to Aston Villa means Liverpool have lost as many league games in a fortnight as they did all last season.

Ahead of the replay we travelled to the Midlands for a tough showdown with Aston Villa.

Last season, Arsenal allowed leads to slip in important Premiership games during the run-in - most memorably at Bolton and Aston Villa.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill and Gareth Barry will hold talks over the England international's future early next week.

For this reason, after the purchase of Mellberg from Aston Villa, are increased contacts for the serbian Branislav Ivanovic.

Aston Villa striker John Carew has targeted victories over Arsenal and Liverpool over the festive period.

But we know we have to keep winning to get fourth place. We need clean sheets and we now have to be ready for Aston Villa.

But last season, United's game against Aston Villa and the famous penalty against Tottenham, these also made a massive difference.

The England international put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the club on Friday to tie up his switch from Aston Villa.

Everyone is talking about Manchester United, Man City, Tottenham and Aston Villa, so I think it could be a very open race.

A host of clubs are interested in taking the England international on a short-term basis, including Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Liverpool are again being linked with a swoop for Emile Heskey but Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill does not want to sell.

Liverpool hope to set up a swap deal for Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing.

Milan Baros'agent has confirmed that Chelsea are interested in bringing the Aston Villa striker to Stamford Bridge.

Freddie Ljungberg has been drafted into the Arsenal squad for the season's opener against Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.

And he recently made his first visit to the Riverside Stadiumsince leaving Teesside to join Aston Villa to watch Mowbray's men in action.

Harry Kewell intends to fight for his place at Liverpool, despite interest from Aston Villa.

Both players acknowledge the need to act, rather than talk, when the next league game against Aston Villa comes around on Sunday 5 April.

understands Liverpool have made an approach to sign Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing.

So were the protests anti-American? Not likely, as Aston Villa, Liverpool and Arsenal are now American owned.

The Danish striker is expected to make the bench at Aston Villa on Wednesday night after recovering from a groin problem and hernia surgery.

Fernando Torres believes his stoppage-time winner at Aston Villa can help propel Liverpool back into the top four in 2010.

Steve Sidwell will be signed by Aston Villa as skipper Gareth Barry 's direct replacement in the next 48 hours.

He is very clever but he is still an Aston Villa player and I don't want to disrespect Martin O'Neill.

The boss believes 'togetherness and hard work' will get the Reds back on track following reversals against Tottenham and Aston Villa.

The manager has recently received criticism in the press for comments made after the Premier League away trips to Aston Villa and Chelsea.

We know Aston Villa are in a very good position. They have belief and confidence, but we must try to win and reduce the gap.

Tonight's match between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa, at Ewood Park, has been postponed due to safety reasons.

Oblak has also been linked with moves to Aston Villa and Portuguese outfit Benfica but he refused to say where he is heading.

The former Liverpool boss worked with the England international during his spell in charge of Aston Villa.

Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler admits he has absolutely no idea if he will feature at the weekend against Aston Villa.

He is a goal machine and that is a vital commodity - especially for Aston Villa at the moment.

This season they have drawn at Stoke, Wolves and Birmingham, while suffered losses at Aston Villa, Manchester United and Arsenal.

The Real Madrid clash is followed by a trip to Old Trafford this weekend before high-flying Aston Villa visit Anfield on Mother's Day.

It's very difficult and there are signs that it won't get easier, with teams like Everton and Aston Villa getting better.

We are now ahead of Aston Villa in fourth place but the only thing that has changed from two weeks ago is that it is in our hands now.

Jose Mourinho felt his side deserved to come away from their game against Aston Villa with all three points.

Maybe it will still be a three -horse race , who knows? And maybe it's unwise to count out Aston Villa.

Claude Makelele insists Chelsea are ready for more battles after stubborn Aston Villa ended a run of 11 consecutive wins at Stamford Bridge.

Randy Lerner is in control at Aston Villa and Stanley Kroenke has purchased a major stake in Arsenal.

It will be interesting with teams like Liverpool and Aston Villa, they are not out of it and have potential.

It is flattering that Liverpool are interested. I've also heard that Manchester United and Aston Villa have asked about me.

Aston Villa have got themselves a very good manager and I am not surprised Gerard has come back into the Premier League.

Stiliyan Petrov wants boss Martin O'Neill to sign Celtic's Aiden McGeady, who Aston Villa are reportedly interested in.

The Reds will be aiming to secure a third straight league win following successes over Wolves and Aston Villa.

Because of Man Utd's draw with Blackburn the title was out of Arsenal's hands, but The Gunners fighted a win from Aston Villa.

Earlier today, Aston Villa's Shay Given was in tears on the pitch prior to Villa's game with Swansea.

The Sunday Mirror speculates that Arsenal are leading the likes of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Everton in the race for 24-year-old Taylor.

Olympique Lyon are threatening Chelsea's bid for Aston Villa striker Milan Baros.

A new transfer fee ruling could thwart Milan Baros' hopes of leaving Aston Villa for Hamburg.

Mancini said: "I am happy Aston Villa spent that money on Bent. It shows that it is not just Manchester City doing it. "

Finally, Julio Arca will be the first to desert the shipwreck that is Sunderland. Aston Villa have thrown him a life jacket.

Liverpool have netted 13 goals in their last three outings against Real Madrid, Man Utd and Aston Villa.

Aston Villa, Tottenham and City will be very close because they have good players and managers with experience.

If you remember, we combined for the goal against Aston Villa.

Forward Robinho will also miss City's match with Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Could this be the first season when Aston Villa go backwards under Martin O'Neill?

'It's a good sign, of course Aston Villa is as tired as we are, but in the end it was good.

Newcastle pair Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer were sent off in disgrace for fighting during their side's 3-0 home defeat against Aston Villa.

He also appeared in the 1994 League Cup final, but was sent off for handball as United lost to Aston Villa.

Emmanuel-Thomas pulled on an Arsenal shirt for the first time this season when the Reserves lost 2-1 to Aston Villa on Wednesday night.

And the Tring official will make his Premiership return by overseeing the Gunners' clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill stormed out after owner Randy Lerner refused to provide funds to buy players.

Chelsea in the home game against Aston Villa, with blue Joe - Cole and Anelka's goal, 2 to 0 victory over visiting Port Vila .

Ferguson, who managed McLeish at Aberdeen from 1978-86, has assured Aston Villa fans that the 52 year-old is a first-rate manager.

We need the player fit for the Olympiakos game and at Aston Villa on Saturday.

The home game against Aston Villa. I can't wait.

Other major clubs, such as Manchester City and Aston Villa, have also passed into foreign hands in recent years.

Blackpool take their impressive away record to Birmingham City while Aston Villa go to Sunderland.

"When I went to Aston Villa I missed a big chunk of the first season due to injury, " he said.

This Saturday it's Chelsea's turn to know our rivals'result at Aston Villa prior to our 5. 15pm kick-off.

He's not pulling his weight, which was obvious last Sunday against Aston Villa and in midweek in the draw with FC Porto.

"We decided on Agbonlahor - we spoke with Aston Villa and he has been training well, so that is why we chose him, " he added.

Other than that, I'd say my second goal against Aston Villa at Villa Park [in October].

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A goalless draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford

my next game will be against aston villa on saturday