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Villa boss keeps faith in Shorey

Martin O’Neill has backed Nicky Shorey to become a Villa hit – despite admitting the left-back is yet to ‘get to grips’ with life at his new club. Shorey was left out of O’Neill’s 18-man squad for Saturday’s victory over...

Glensider At The Emirates

Glensider At The EmiratesVitalfootball: Aston Villa: 16/11/2008 10:14:00What a difference a week makes. Hands up who saw this result and performance on the horizon as we filed out of Villa Park last Sunday afternoon, after...

Vills boss praises Gunners chief

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has praised Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger ahead of Saturday's Emirates Stadium showdown. O'Neill admits he was "staggered" at reports Wenger was perceived to be under pressure before last...

Wenger leaves Adebayor on bench for Villa game

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger recalled his senior players for the Premier League clash against Aston Villa and also had Emmanuel Adebayor on the bench following his ankle injury. Among the youngsters who impressed in the Carling...

Arse Carew Boost

O'Neill revealed today that John Carew has returned to training and will be in the squad to face Arsenal. The Hulk has been stuggling with hip and thigh problems of late and after failing a late fitness test he was forced to...

O'Neill lashes 'pointless' friendly

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has branded England's forthcoming friendly international in Germany as "meaningless and pointless" even though striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is hotly tipped to earn a call-up from Fabio Capello.

'Keeping Barry was a great bit of business'

11/1 Arsenal to win League Get a free £20 Paddy Power bet! By Chris Harris Of all the sides who aspire to break into the top four this season, Aston Villa look the best equipped. However, O'Neill was seconds away from...

YOUNG: GUNNERS ARE TITLE CHALLENGERS

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young believes his boyhood heroes Arsenal have the right blend of youth and experience to challenge for the Barclays Premier League title this season. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger had come under fire...

Carew's niggles troubling Villa

Carew will almost certainly miss this weekend's trip to Arsenal Aston Villa could be without striker John Carew at Arsenal this weekend because of a persistent injury worry. The club's joint top scorer is seeing a specialist to...

News in brief - Wed 12th Nov

First Published: Weds 12 Nov 2008 "It's nice to get things sorted out and now I can just concentrate on trying to stay in the team" A review of the news from around the grounds of each Barclays Premier League club. Robinson,...

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