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Aston Villa's hopes of landing Micah Richards have been hit by the news Manchester City are keen to keep hold.

Wolves are lining up a swoop for Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner, while Celtic's Niall McGinn is also a target.

Winger Stewart Downing is set to make his long-awaited debut against Tottenham tomorrow but defender James Collins is still struggling.

Martin O'Neill has singled out Tottenham as Aston Villa's biggest threat to breaking the top-four monopoly this season.

Aston Villa still have doubts over the fitness of James Collins as he struggles with a groin injury ahead of the Tottenham game.

Stewart Downing could be in line for his first start for Aston Villa this weekend after coming through unscathed for the reserves.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to spark a transfer scramble after making Nigel Reo-Coker available in January.

Nottingham Forest have signed Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey on loan until the end of December.

Aston Villa are set to check on Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic when he plays against Arsenal tonight.

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Manchester City's Micah Richards as the defender struggles for action.

Martin O'Neill has spoken of his delight at finally seeing Stewart Downing in an Aston Villa shirt in his side's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered further frustration after being forced to put his Aston Villa comeback on hold.

Striker Emile Heskey and defender James Collins are both poised to return from injury for Aston Villa at Burnley on Saturday.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted there could be a break-up of the top four in the Premier League this season.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to sell Nigel Reo-Coker and Nicky Shorey in January to make way for new blood.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says they must improve away from home if they are to force their way into the top four.

Stewart Downing is hoping to make his Aston Villa debut over the Christmas period as he steps up his return to full fitness.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has revealed both James Collins and Emile Heskey could be fit for this weekend's trip to Burnley.

Former Aston Villa favourite Tony Morley is calling on Luke Young to reconsider his decision to retire from international football.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping his midfielders weigh in with more goals to help his side's Champions League push.

Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is a reported target for Birmingham, Bolton and Blackburn while Fulham and Arsenal have been linked.

Martin O'Neill has come to Luke Young's defence, after the player came in for criticism for deciding to end his international career.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is said to be keeping tabs on the highly-rated Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.

Luke Young has snubbed a call up to the England squad and retired from international football to concentrate on Aston Villa.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is reported to be lining up a £3m swoop for Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says Emile Heskey's back problem is not serious and says he should be back in action soon.

Martin O'Neill says his bust up with Nigel Reo-Coker is history after the midfielder captained the Aston Villa side against Bolton.

Martin O'Neill is hoping Wales boss John Toshack will rest Aston Villa defender James Collins when they play Scotland on Saturday.

Aston Villa have doubts over Emile Heskey and James Milner going into Saturday's showdown against Bolton Wanderers.

Stiliyan Petrov will be missing for Aston Villa against Bolton on Saturday after picking up his fifth booking of the season.

Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne has joined Middlesbrough on a two-month loan deal to get some games under his belt.

Martin O'Neill is expecting a very tough game as Aston Villa look to go fourth in the table at West Ham tonight.

Aston Villa have doubts over Stiliyan Petrov and James Milner, while Carlos Cuellar is definitely out against West Ham.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is sweating on the fitness of James Milner ahead of the trip to West Ham on Wednesday night.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists he is happy with the attitude of Nigel Reo-Coker and says the pair have now moved on.

Wolves are reported to have joined the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner when the window opens.

Martin O'Neill is questioning the wisdom of referee Lee Probert's decision to send off Carlos Cuellar in Villa's 1-1 draw at Everton.