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Aston Villa star would love to play against Germany

CURTIS Davies has admitted a first England cap against Germany in the Olympic Stadium tonight would cap "a really great year" for the Aston Villa defender. Read

The Curse of Aston Villa and Bodymoor Heath by Kerrang Radio DJ Luke Wilkins

It was only on Friday that I paid a visit to Villa's training ground to chat to Ashley Young and Martin O'Neill, and confidence was high amongst the villa players and management team ahead of the clash at the Emirates even though MON had never beaten arsenal in all his attempts trying. I knew I was tempting fate, why did I have to visit them this week ahead of their match against my beloved Arsenal?? Read

Aston Villa stars can't wait for Manchester United game

LUKE Young says Villa head into Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated clash with Manchester United with “nothing to fear” and insists they will go out on the attack. Read

I'm not ignoring Gareth Barry issue says Aston Villa boss

MARTIN O’Neill insists he is not “burying his head in the sand” by not opening dialogue with Gareth Barry over a new contract. Read

Aston Villa boss reassures Nicky Shorey

MARTIN O’Neill has reassured Nicky Shorey that he will win a first-team recall. Read

Aston Villa star shines for England

GRAIG Gardner and Frazier Campbell both impressed as Stuart Pearce's preparations for the 2009 UEFA Under-21 European Championships began with a comfortable friendly international win against Czech Republic. Read

Bring on Manchester United says Aston Villa skipper

GARETH Barry believes Villa can produce back-to-back victories over the big guns of the Premier League following their sensational performane at Arsenal. Read

Gareth Barry: That has to be our best showing yet under Martin O'Neill

GARETH Barry hailed the win at Arsenal as their best under Martin O’Neill. Read

We won't get carried away after Arsenal victory says Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O’Neill is refusing to get carried away by Villa’s victory at Arsenal, citing last season’s success against Chelsea as a reason not to read too much into one result. Read

Martin O’Neill’s Aston Villa side have silenced their critics

ASHLEY Young believes Villa’s performance at Arsenal ranked as the best during his two years with the club. Read

Steve Sidwell has top four on agenda at Aston Villa

STEVE Sidwell says Villa’s win at Arsenal means they can now be considered serious contenders to the big four’s dominance of the Premier League. Read

Gabriel Agbonlahor is typical of our improvement says Aston Villa boss

MARTIN O’NEILL believes Gabby Agbonlahor’s improvement exemplifies the progress Aston Villa have made after hailing the speedy striker’s performance against Arsenal. Read

Ashley Young backs Aston Villa pal to shine for England v Germany

ASHLEY Young is backing his Aston Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor to "make a big impact" if he finally makes his England debut in Wednesday's friendly international with Germany in Berlin. Read

Stuart Pearce: I need Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor and Arsenal's Theo Walcott

STUART Pearce is determined to take the likes of Theo Walcott and Gabriel Agbonlahor to the European Under-21 Championships next summer - even if it stokes up further club-versus-country conflict. Read

Rumours about Aston Villa boss and Nottingham Forest were ridiculous

RIDICULOUS rumours linking Martin O’Neill with a return to Nottingham Forest sounded more like a far-fetched plot from one of those retro 1970s cop shows. Read

Aston Villa press conference was a real pleasure

As the excitement wore off I remembered I was actually an Arsenal fan... doh! Read

Aston Villa legend is full of praise for Ashley Young

ASHLEY Young could become the king of the Aston Villa wide boys, believes former wing wizard Tony Daley. Read

Aston Villa boss has a word of advice for England hopefuls

MARTIN O’Neill has told his England hopefuls to use Villa captain Gareth Barry and Arsenal striker Theo Walcott as examples of how to make the most of the opportunity to impress Fabio Capello. Read

Arsenal 0 Aston Villa 2: Shock for Gunners

ARSENAL suffered a major setback in their Barclays Premier League title challenge as Gabriel Agbonlahor earned victory for Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. Read

Premier League is getting tighter says Aston Villa boss

VILLA boss Martin O’Neill believes Villa’s path towards another top-six finish may require fewer points than last year in the tightest of Premier Leagues. Read

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