Aston Villa: February 2010 Archives

Martin O'Neill has called on his Aston Villa players to deliver the club's first trophy for 14 years against Man Utd on Sunday.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov says he has recovered from a virus and will be fit to play against Manchester United.

Martin O'Neill is optimistic that Villa captain Stilian Petrov will overcome a virus to be fit for the Carling Cup final on Sunday.

Stiliyan Petrov is set to miss Villa's FA Cup fifth round replay against Crystal Palace but Gabriel Agbonlahor should be fit.

Martin O'Neill has challenged winger Stewart Downing to finish the season with a flourish to force his way into England's plans.

Aston Villa are sweating over the fitness of skipper Stiliyan Petrov after the midfielder picked up a virus.

Martin O'Neill hailed the performances of Stewart Downing and Ashley Young as Villa defeated Burnley 5-2 on Sunday.

Gabriel Agbonlahor is one of several Aston Villa players struggling with knocks that could be rested against Crystal Palace.

Villa renewed their claim for a Champions League slot with a five-goal blitz of hapless Burnley.

Martin O'Neill has called on Emile Heskey to end his season on a high as he prepares to return from yet another injury layoff.

Strikers Emile Heskey and Gabriel Agbonlahor are both set to feature for Aston Villa against Burnley at the weekend.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes the race for the fourth Champions League place could be won by the fewest points ever this season.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Stephen Warnock and Stewart Downing can force their way into Fabio Capello's World Cup plans.

Nigel Reo-Coker and Marlon Harewood could both be back playing again before the end of the season according to boss Martin O'Neill.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he will give his players as much rest as possible with a hectic schedule on the horizon.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news Gabby Agbonlahor and Emile Heskey are back in training and could make the Burnley game.

Martin O'Neill is delighted to still be in the FA Cup even if the replay will be played just days before the Carling Cup Final.

Aston Villa have doubts over Gabriel Agbonlahor and Stiliyan Petrov ahead of the FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Carlos Cuellar says Aston Villa will not fear Manchester United when they face them in the Carling Cup final.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill claims he is focused on the league despite the up-coming Carling Cup final against Manchester United.

Aston Villa failed to take advantage of Nani's first half dismissal as Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park.

Aston Villa have missed out on the signing of Serbia international Milan Jovanovic, who will join Liverpool in the summer.

Emile Heskey's groin injury is not serious but he could still miss out when Aston Villa take on Manchester United tonight.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester United's visit to Villa Park on Wednesday.

Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel has praised the Villa back-four and believes the whole team contribute defensively.

Martin O'Neill says Aston Villa are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification despite dropping to seventh in the table.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits he is keen to turn Nicky Shorey's loan stay at the club into a permanent move.

Queens Park Rangers are reported to be lining up a loan swoop for Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne.

A fine Aston Villa defensive display secured a point against a fluent Tottenham team who could not create the decisive chance

Aston Villa hope to welcome back John Carew against Tottenham but Stiliyan Petrov is struggling to make the clash.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says Stephen Warnock faces a race to be fit for the Carling Cup Final against Manchester United.

Martin O'Neill believes the January transfer window should be extended in order to cut down on the high asking prices.

Martin O'Neill says he's hopeful of having John Carew available for the trip to Tottenham but is less confident about Stiliyan Petrov.

James Collins is confident Aston Villa can secure Champions League football but feels victory over Tottenham is vital.

Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma is closing in on a return to the first team after completing 90 minutes with the reserves.

Aston Villa are ready to battle it out with Liverpool for the services of Uruguayan forward Joaquin Boghossian in the summer.

Fulham have signed Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey on loan until the summer but Martin O'Neill has kept his cash in his pocket.

Martin O'Neill has called on his Aston Villa players to deliver the club's first trophy for 14 years against Man Utd on Sunday.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov says he has recovered from a virus and will be fit to play against Manchester United.

Martin O'Neill is optimistic that Villa captain Stilian Petrov will overcome a virus to be fit for the Carling Cup final on Sunday.

Stiliyan Petrov is set to miss Villa's FA Cup fifth round replay against Crystal Palace but Gabriel Agbonlahor should be fit.

Martin O'Neill has challenged winger Stewart Downing to finish the season with a flourish to force his way into England's plans.

Aston Villa are sweating over the fitness of skipper Stiliyan Petrov after the midfielder picked up a virus.

Martin O'Neill hailed the performances of Stewart Downing and Ashley Young as Villa defeated Burnley 5-2 on Sunday.

Gabriel Agbonlahor is one of several Aston Villa players struggling with knocks that could be rested against Crystal Palace.

Villa renewed their claim for a Champions League slot with a five-goal blitz of hapless Burnley.