Home Midlands Sport Aston Villa FC Aston Villa FC news

We need to raise our game in the Premier League says Aston Villa star

ASTON VILLA must be able to raise their game against the lesser lights of the Premier League, according to Stiliyan Petrov, if they are to realise their lofty ambitons this season. Read

Aston Villa can clinch Champion's League place - Gareth Barry

GARETH Barry says good back-to-back results against the top four have served to increase belief within the Villa camp that they can mount a sustained charge to finish in the Champions League places. Read

We must keep our feet on the floor at Aston Villa says Luke Young

LUKE Young says Villa must keep their feet firmly on the ground and not allow their elevation to fourth place in the Premier League to go to their heads. Read

We have to be consistent says Aston Villa skipper

MARTIN Laursen believes everyone is out to topple Villa right now but says it is too early for them to hold notions of breaking the top four’s monopoly on the Premier League. Read

We need to keep our feet on the ground says Aston Villa keeper

ASTON Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel claimed the Midlands side would not get carried away after a goalless draw with Manchester United moved them up to fourth in the Barclays Premier League. Read

Ref was right not to give Aston Villa a penalty says Fergie

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claimed the referee was right not to award Villa a second-half penalty when Gabriel Agbonlahor appeared to be pulled back by Nemanja Vidic. Read

Aston Villa 0 Manchester United 0

WAYNE Rooney was guilty of a glaring miss at Villa Park as Manchester United missed the chance to close the gap on Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea and Liverpool. Read

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar out of Manchester United clash

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has been ruled out of tomorrow evening's clash with Manchester United at Villa Park. Read

Aston Villa could be a top four side says Alex Ferguson

SIR Alex Ferguson has paid handsome tribute to Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill and claimed the Irishman could lead his club into the top four this season. Read

I want to beat Manchester United says Aston Villa boss

MARTIN O'Neill admits his Aston Villa players would receive a massive psychological boost if they can end a 13-year wait to defeat Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League at Villa Park tomorrow evening. Read

Aston Villa defender admits Manchester United's Rio is his role model

ASTON Villa central defender Curtis Davies has hailed Rio Ferdinand as his role model and set his sights on becoming as good a player as the Manchester United star. Read

Aston Villa star is ready for Manchester United challenge

NICKY Shorey insists he is confident of making a success of his Villa move and is willing to fight for his place. Read

Manchester United are benchmark for Aston Villa - Martin O’Neill

MANCHESTER United continue to be the benchmark for Villa and their arrival at Villa Park will still be huge in 2050, according to Martin O’Neill. Read

Aston Villa begin to reap rewards with Stiliyan Petrov

WHEN Manchester United roll into Villa Park on Saturday evening, Aston Villas bogey-team will include another potential thorn in Martin ONeills side in the form of a brilliant Bulgarian. Read

Aston Villa winger signs for Cardiff City

CARDIFF CITY have signed Wayne Routledge on an initial two-month loan from Barclays Premier League side Aston Villa. Read

Michael Carrick: We can beat Aston Villa

MICHAEL Carrick is confident Manchester United can beat Aston Villa tomorrow evening providing they hit top form. Read

Former Aston Villa striker Savo Milosevic prepares for international farewell

Former Aston Villa striker Savo Milosevic scored two goals and missed two penalties in his last international appearance as Serbia demolished neighbours Bulgaria 6-1 in a friendly on Wednesday. Read

Cardiff City sign Aston Villa star Wayne Routledge

FORMER Spurs and England Under-21 winger Wayne Routledge will sign for Cardiff City today. Read

Aston Villa boss is ready to spend

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has revealed he plans to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window. Read

Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor - England v Germany clockwatch

HERE'S what Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor got upto in th ebig game last night... Read

Quick Links

Sport Forum

What's got Mercury readers talking

Have a say

Fancy a say on sport? Join the Mercury's forum here... Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.