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Gerrard Crushes Sorry Villa

Gerrard Crushes Sorry Villa

STEVEN Gerrard scored a deadball hat-trick as Liverpool stormed to within one point of leaders Manchester United at the head of the Barclays Premier League with a 5-0 demolition of Aston Villa. 23 Mar 2009
Gerrard Plays Down Hat-Trick

Gerrard Plays Down Hat-Trick

MIDFIELDER Steven Gerrard insisted the three points mattered more than his hat-trick as Liverpool crushed Aston Villa 5-0. 23 Mar 2009
Benitez Still Wants More

Benitez Still Wants More

LIVERPOOL almost satisfied their hard-to-please manager Rafael Benitez with the 5-0 demolition of Aston Villa which today edged them to within one point of Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United. 23 Mar 2009
Torres Targets Goal Record

Torres Targets Goal Record

BIRTHDAY boy Fernando Torres will be aiming to shoot down a 103-year-old Liverpool scoring record against Aston Villa. 22 Mar 2009
O'Neill: Agbonlahor Will Bounce Back

O'Neill: Agbonlahor Will Bounce Back

MARTIN O'Neill has hailed the contribution of under-fire Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor and believes "a goal or two" will work wonders in restoring his confidence. 21 Mar 2009
O'Neill Boosted By Carew's Return

O'Neill Boosted By Carew's Return

MARTIN O'Neill feels the return to full fitness of Aston Villa striker John Carew has given him meaningful competition for places in attack for the first time this season. 20 Mar 2009
O'Neill Keen to Tie Up Petrov

O'Neill Keen to Tie Up Petrov

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill is stepping up his bid to persuade key midfielder Stiliyan Petrov to sign a new contract. 19 Mar 2009
O'Neill Defends Under-Fire Agbonlahor

O'Neill Defends Under-Fire Agbonlahor

Martin O'Neill slammed the Aston Villa fans for their reaction towards striker Gabriel Agbonlahor when he was substituted during the shock home defeat by Tottenham today. 16 Mar 2009
Redknapp Ready to Challenge the Elite

Redknapp Ready to Challenge the Elite

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp wants his side to follow the example of Aston Villa next season and aim to challenge the Barclays Premier League's top four. 14 Mar 2009
O'Neill Expects Reinvigorated Gunners

O'Neill Expects Reinvigorated Gunners

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill believes rivals Arsenal will have been "re-energised" rather than exhausted by their mid-week triumph in Rome as the battle for a spot in next season's Champions League spot hots up. 14 Mar 2009
Young Backs Hunger of Villa Players

Young Backs Hunger of Villa Players

ASHLEY Young believes the Aston Villa players are "even hungrier" to clinch a Champions League spot after recharging their batteries in Dubai. 14 Mar 2009
Villa Will Not Leave Spain - Agent

Villa Will Not Leave Spain - Agent

DAVID Villa's agent insists the Valencia star will not be moving to Manchester City or any club outside the Primera Liga. 13 Mar 2009
Redknapp Bemoans Lack of British Talent

Redknapp Bemoans Lack of British Talent

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp fears it will be impossible for teams to copy Aston Villa's policy of using homegrown players due to a shortage of British talent. 13 Mar 2009
Valencia Confirm City Talks Over David Villa

Valencia Confirm City Talks Over David Villa

Valencia vice-president Fernando Gomez has confirmed they have held talks with Manchester City regarding the possible transfer of star striker David Villa to the Barclays Premier League side. 13 Mar 2009
Laursen Hit By Fresh Setback

Laursen Hit By Fresh Setback

Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has suffered a setback in his bid to return to action after his knee problem. 12 Mar 2009
Laursen Cautious Over Comeback Date

Laursen Cautious Over Comeback Date

ASTON Villa captain Martin Laursen is set to step up his rehabilitation work after knee surgery - but is reluctant to set a date for his comeback. 7 Mar 2009