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Wenger Rues Inconsistency

Wenger Rues Inconsistency

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger suffered misery as Bacary Sagna limped off during defeat to Aston Villa that could hit their title bid. 16 Nov 2008
Adebayor a Doubt for Villa Clash

Adebayor a Doubt for Villa Clash

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has a "50-50" chance of facing Aston Villa on Saturday, according to manager Arsene Wenger. 14 Nov 2008
Gabby: Barton's Had Enough Bad Press

Gabby: Barton's Had Enough Bad Press

ASTON Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed he decided not to pursue disciplinary action against Joey Barton because the controversial midfielder "has had enough bad press". 8 Nov 2008
Milner Set for Villa Return

Milner Set for Villa Return

ASTON Villa have been boosted by the return to fitness of winger James Milner for Sunday's Villa Park clash against Middlesbrough. 7 Nov 2008
No FA Action on Barton

No FA Action on Barton

The Football Association will not pursue any investigation against Joey Barton after Aston Villa confirmed they had no complaint to make in relation to an incident involving forward Gabriel Agbonlahor and the Newcastle midfielder. 6 Nov 2008
Barton Exasperated After Uproar

Barton Exasperated After Uproar

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton insists the furore surrounding last night's tangle with Gabriel Agbonlahor is a case of people "making a mountain out of a molehill". 5 Nov 2008
Toon Move Out The EPL Cellar

Toon Move Out The EPL Cellar

OBAFEMI Martins blasted Newcastle out of the EPL relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa for their second successive victory. 4 Nov 2008
Milner 'Worth Every Penny' - O'Neill

Milner 'Worth Every Penny' - O'Neill

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill has no doubt Newcastle's decision to sell James Milner is his gain and their loss. 1 Nov 2008
Fergie: Villa Can Break Awesome Foursome

Fergie: Villa Can Break Awesome Foursome

Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Aston Villa as the only possible gatecrashers to the top four this season. 31 Oct 2008
Villa Boss Buoyed By Depth

Villa Boss Buoyed By Depth

MARTIN O'Neill believes competition for places is more intense than at any time during his 27 months at Aston Villa as they strive to break into the Barclays Premier League top four and chase UEFA Cup glory. 29 Oct 2008
Young Is Marked Man - O'Neill

Young Is Marked Man - O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill admits Aston Villa winger Ashley Young is having to cope with becoming one of the most marked men in the Barclays Premier League. 10 Oct 2008
Chelsea Too Strong For Villa

Chelsea Too Strong For Villa

LUIZ Felipe Scolari may have an injury crisis on his hands but Chelsea's title challenge continues apace, with Aston Villa the latest to be swept aside at Stamford Bridge. 6 Oct 2008
O'Neill Puts Faith In Squad

O'Neill Puts Faith In Squad

Martin O'Neill has admitted he will be "devastated" if Aston Villa fail to make the group stages of the UEFA Cup as he prepares to ring the changes for the second-leg clash with Litex Lovech at Villa Park tomorrow. 2 Oct 2008
O'Neill Salutes Revitalised Petrov

O'Neill Salutes Revitalised Petrov

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Stiliyan Petrov is finally showing the form which persuaded him to sign the midfielder from his former club Celtic two years ago - albeit in a different role. 29 Sep 2008
O'Neill Hails Villa Strike Duo

O'Neill Hails Villa Strike Duo

Martin O'Neill hailed the strike partnership of John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor as Aston Villa sustained their early season push for a Champions League spot with victory in the derby at West Brom. 22 Sep 2008
UEFA Wrap - Late Rally Saves Villa's Blushes

UEFA Wrap - Late Rally Saves Villa's Blushes

UEFA WRAP: Aston Villa struggled to see off nine-man Litex Lovech before putting one foot in the group stage of the UEFA Cup with a 3-1 first-round, first-leg victory in Bulgaria. 19 Sep 2008