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Aston Villa goalkeeper warns against complacency

BRAD Friedel has warned Villa their European wobble could easily strike closer to home if they lose concentration over the festive period. Read

Man arrested after Villa Park coin-throwing

A MAN has been arrested by police hunting a coin-throwing thug who hit a linesman on the head with a 50p piece at Villa Park. Read

Villa manager O'Neill still confident of UEFA Cup success

MARTIN O’Neill still believes a full-strength Villa can be a match for anyone in the UEFA Cup after seeing his B-side slump to third place in their qualifying group. Read

Defender Luke Young praises Villa teenagers on an otherwise bleak night in Hamburg

LUKE Young praised teenagers Nathan Delfouneso and Barry Bannan after a forgettable European night for Villa. Read

Hamburg 3, Aston Villa 1: Away record surrendered

Aston Villa surrendered their unbeaten away record in Europe this season as a severely-weakened side were no match for Hamburg strikers Ivica Olic and Mladen Petric in a UEFA Cup clash at the Nordbank Arena. Read

Jol joins list of Aston Villa admirers

MARTIN Jol has joined an impressive list of Premier League bosses tipping Villa for a top four spot this season. Read

Martin O’Neill praises Aston Villa's England wannabes

MARTIN O’Neill believes his quintet of England wannabes can become a major force for Fabio Capello at the 2010 World Cup. Read

We can lift UEFA Cup says Aston Villa star

CENTRAL defender Curtis Davies is optimistic Aston Villa can go one better than their manager Martin O'Neill has managed and lift the UEFA Cup this season. Read

Aston Villa can reach Champion's League - Martin Jol

HAMBURG boss Martin Jol believes Aston Villa can clinch a Champions League spot this season after claiming Arsenal are "no longer automatically a top-four side" in the Barclays Premier League. Read

England boss hails Aston Villa youngsters

FABIO Capello last night predicted a claret and blue tinge to his England as he declared: "The Aston Villa players are my future." Read

Fast car for speedy Aston Villa striker

ASTON VILLA star Gabriel Agbonlahor has found top gear this term with displays every bit as eye-catching as his new white Lamborghini. Read

'Exceptional' striker hailed by Aston Villa boss

MARTIN O'Neill hailed a "sensational performance" from Gabriel Agbonlahor as Aston Villa moved back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. Read

Aston Villa star set for England call?

ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello has hinted at midfielder James Milner being the next Aston Villa youngster to be called into his squad. Read

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young ready for Hamburg

ASHLEY Young says he has no worries about the attention he is likely to receive at the impressive HSH Nordbank Arena. Read

Aston Villa 4, Bolton 2: Sunday Mercury big match verdict

ASTON Villa were FOUR-midable as a four-goal blast against Bolton lifted Martin ONeills Champions League-chasers back into the top four. Read

Martin O'Neill urged to give Aston Villa understudies another chance

CRAIG Gardner has urged Martin O’Neill to give his Aston Villa understudies a chance to make amends in Wednesday’s UEFA Cup clash. Read

Craig Gardner leads way in helping new boxing club

CLARET-and-blue battler Craig Gardner is no stranger to fighting for his place - and now he has branched out into fighting in the ring. Read

Villa stars celebrate victory over Bolton - by watching X-Factor

ASTON Villa’s Gabby Agbonlahor and Ashley Young delivered a devastating duet to defeat Bolton - and celebrated by staying in and watching last night’s X-Factor final. Read

Aston Villa 4, Bolton 2: Villa climb to fourth

Gabriel Agbonlahor took his goal tally for the season into double figures as Aston Villa climbed above Arsenal into fourth place in the Barclays Premier League with this resounding victory. Read

Martin O'Neill says the season still has a long way to go for Aston Villa

MARTIN O’Neill continues to take Villa’s early-season progress in his stride, insisting there are never any prizes for league placings before Christmas. Read

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