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Aston Villa are set to hold talks with Stephen Ireland this week to decide if he still has a future at Villa Park.

Stephen Warnock has urged his Aston Villa team-mates to get back to winning ways as quickly as possible to get their season on track.

Spurs hopes of tempting Aston Villa to part with Ashley Young in exchange for Robbie Keane and a large fee look likely to fail.

Stewart Downing feels the key to Aston Villa winning at rivals Birmingham in the Carling Cup on Wednesday will be to quieten the crowd.

Gerard Houllier says he will only need to make two new signings in January's transfer window to bolster his depleted Aston Villa squad.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has been singing the praises of Ciaran Clark after the youngster's brace in the 4-2 defeat to Arsenal.

John Carew and John Collins could be back to face Arsenal on Saturday but Marc Albrighton is out and Jonathan Hogg is a doubt.

Villa boss Gerard Houllier has placed a mammoth £80million price tag on star Ashley Young to fend off Man United and Liverpool.

Aston Villa are checking out Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor as a potential long-term successor to Brad Friedel.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has hailed the signing of Robert Pires and he thinks his Aston Villa team-mates can't fail to learn from him.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor says he finally feels fully fit again and is determined to put his injury woes behind him.

Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton is set for a month out following an operation to remove his appendix.

Richard Dunne has admitted Aston Villa are in need of new players in January as injuries continue to take their toll.

Villa striker John Carew has put himself into contention for a return against Arsenal this weekend after a reserve run-out on Monday.

Veteran playmaker Juninho is being linked with a surprise move to Aston Villa, as Gerrard Houllier seeks more experience in his ranks.

Aston Villa are poised to make a January bid for Middlesbrough defender David Wheater, with Stoke and Everton also keen.

Nicklas Bendtner has emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa after expressing his frustration at a lack of game time for Arsenal.

Tottenham have been warned to keep their hands off Ashley Young by Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier.

Highly-rated youngster Barry Bannan has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal at Aston Villa.

Gary McAllister says Robert Pires is the ideal man to help Villa's youngsters develop while the Frenchman is "thrilled" at the move.

Barry Bannan has hit out at former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill for not giving him a chance in the first team due to his height.

Robert Pires has confirmed he hopes to make his Aston Villa debut and Premier League return at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has admitted he would be interested in signing unsettled Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Gerard Houllier watched France Under-21 wingers Frank Tabanou and Anthony Griezmann in action against Russia last night.

Assistant manager Gary McAllister claims the imminent arrival of Robert Pires will be 'perfect' to help inspire the Aston Villa squad.

Aston Villa will complete the signing of former Arsenal and Villarreal playmaker Robert Pires on a free transfer later this week.

Aston Villa are being linked with a swoop for former Arsenal winger Robert Pires, who is available on a free transfer.

Gerard Houllier has confirmed that he will not try and take Manchester United striker Michael Owen to Aston Villa in January.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is believed to be planning a loan swoop to bring Real Madrid's Karim Benzema to Villa Park.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has revealed he will delve into the transfer market in January as he looks to strengthen his side.

Gerard Houllier will be handed £30m to spend to revamp his Aston Villa squad when the transfer window reopens in January.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract to keep him at Aston Villa until summer 2015.

Gabby Agbonlahor will be given as long as possible to see if he is fit enough to start for Aston Villa against Manchester United.

Lyon's Cameroon international midfielder Jean II Makoun is the latest player to be linked with a January switch to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are believed to be in the running to sign French striker Bafetimbi Gomis from Olympique Lyonnais for around £10m.

Steve Sidwell, Emile Heskey, John Carew and Nigel Reo-Coker are out of the Blackpool game but Gabby Agbonlahor returns to the bench.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier says it is not a risk to bring back striker Gabby Agbonlahor so soon following groin surgery.

Fulham boss Mark Hughes is reportedly plotting a swoop for Aston Villa full-back Luke Young in addition to midfielder Stephen Ireland.

Aston Villa have released a statement saying boss Gerard Houllier and striker John Carew have resolved their recent war of words.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has been linked with former Arsenal playmaker Robert Pires, who is a free-agent.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier will allow midfielder Stephen Ireland to leave the club in January to fund moves for his own targets.

John Carew has been warned to stop 'living in the past' after he took exception to remarks made by Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has been dealt another blow on the striking front as John Carew has been ruled out for a month.

Aston Villa have been hit by the news striker John Carew faces up to a month on the sidelines due to a torn calf muscle.

Gerard Houllier has challenged striker John Carew to rediscover his best form and earn himself a new contract with Aston Villa.

Aston Villa should be boosted by the fitness of Steve Sidwell, Ciaran Clark and Habib Beye ahead of Saturday's trip to Fulham.

Aston Villa starlet Barry Bannan is set to be called up to the senior Scotland squad for their friendly against the Faroe Islands.

Gerard Houllier has been hit by the news Emile Heskey faces one-month on the sidelines due to a medial meniscus tear in his right knee.

Aston Villa's Senegal international Habib Beye is desperate to get back to fitness after yet another blow on the injury front.

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has hailed stand in skipper Nigel Reo-Coker for his commitment to the team.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov is confident that the team will do fine whilst he is out injured.

Gerrard Houllier has emerged as one of the would be suitors of Aalesunds keeper Anders Lindegaard but faces stiff opposition.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has told Stephen Ireland he will stay on the bench unless he starts to work harder.

Nigel Reo-Coker has been warned to curb his temper after almost getting himself sent off in the derby with Birmingham.