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Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1: Full time match report

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:10:00 GMT

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a rare away win of late, beating a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish insists he will be able to spend big

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

ALEX McLeish insists Aston Villa will be in a healthy enough financial position to sign star players again this summer.

Aston Villa: I have no problem with Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp - Darren Bent

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:58:00 GMT

ASTON Villa Euro 2012 hopeful Darren Bent’s latest goal is to ensure his history with Harry Redknapp doesn’t affect his England future.

Shock ban for Birmingham City and Aston Villa shirts

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

ASTON Villa and Birmingham City football shirts have been banned at a Midland prison.

Richard Dunne: Alex McLeish needs more time to make his mark as Aston Villa boss

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

DEFENDER Richard Dunne has pleaded for Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish to be given time to make his mark at the club, insisting: “You can’t bring success overnight.”

Aston Villa will make life difficult for Man City and Wolves v West Brom is destined to be a draw

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

ASTON Villa have won just six of their 24 matches this season, a statistic that has prompted some fans to organise a protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of today’s clash with title-chasing Manchester City.

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving

Sunday Mercury — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:35:00 GMT

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson has been given a 14-month driving ban after a court heard how he crashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the legal alcohol limit.

Shay Given says Newcastle's Tim Krul has been the best goalkeeper in the league so far this season

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

NEWCASTLE legend Shay Given knew his former club were in capable hands when he first cast eyes on Tim Krul.

Andy Gray Column: I chose Aston Villa over PSV

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

THE ONE thing lacking from this year’s January transfer deadline day were all the helicopters whizzing around the country like we have had in recent years – but it had me thinking about the time I was nearly jetted over to another country.

Andy Gray Column: Transfer deadline day was a damp squib

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

I THINK the January transfer window was very much a reflection on the general economic climate – not just in football.

Aston Villa: Shearer is the best - Darren Bent

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has hailed Newcastle legend Alan Shearer as “simply the best” after joining him as part of the Barclays Premier League 100-goal club.

Aston Villa: Shay Given embarks on first return to St James Park

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SHAY Given once thought he would stay at Newcastle for life but insists he has no regrets about leaving as he embarks on his first ever start at St James’ Park as an opponent.

Aston Villa webchat with Mat Kendrick at 10am

Sunday Mercury — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Our Man At Aston Villa Mat Kendrick will be live online at 10am (Friday) to answer your questions.

Arsenal 3 Aston Villa 2: FA Cup full time match report

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:07:00 GMT

Robin van Persie netted twice from the penalty spot as Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium and book their place in the FA Cup fifth round.

Sunday Mercury Special Report: Premier League soccer stars go from hero to zero

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

IT is the jetset lifestyle young lads dream of – playing football for a Premiership club, with the adulation, the cash and the WAGS that come with soccer success.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish hoping to take advantage of Arsenal's poor form

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

ALEX McLeish reckons Villa’s tie against out-of-form Arsenal has come at the perfect time – but insists his side will still have to be at their best to win it.

Appealing odds for an Aston Villa win against Arsenal in the FA Cup

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

IT WAS Thierry Henry who came to the rescue as Arsenal struggled to break down Leeds in their FA Cup third round tie – and the Frenchman could be thrust into the fray again as the Gunners entertain Villa today in the same competition.

Aston Villa's academy is as good as Arsenal's - Ciaran Clark

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

ARSENAL are the shining example when it comes to turning teenage footballers into top-class superstars.

Andy Gray Column: Robbie Keane is perfect for helping Darren Bent at Aston Villa

Sunday Mercury — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

I WAS a little torn between two of my former teams when Wolves and Aston Villa faced off last weekend but it was great to see Robbie Keane is back – and back with a bang.

Former Aston Villa and England footballer Lee Hendrie declared bankrupt

Sunday Mercury — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:21:00 GMT

Former England and Aston Villa footballer Lee Hendrie was declared bankrupt today.