Aston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans at the club’s academy.

Aston Villa could be without Republic fo Ireland defender Ciaran Clark and also midfielder Karim El Ahmadi again when they face Norwich tomorrow.

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Aston Villa playmaker Charles N’Zogbia has recovered from the thigh injury suffered during the closing stages against West Ham in time for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League encounter at Arsenal.

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has recovered from an ankle injury after a two-game absence and is included in the squad for Sunday’s home Barclays Premier League fixture with West Ham.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert made four changes for the home Barclays Premier League relegation encounter with Southampton.

Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar could play some part in tomorrow’s home Barclay’s Premier League clash with Southampton after returning to training following a seven-week absence with a calf injury.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is hoping to have a trio of players - including Darren Bent – back in contention for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round clash with Ipswich.

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph will return after suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League encounter with Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

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Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is available for the Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

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Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury.

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of full-backs Eric Lichaj and Nathan Baker after suspension and injury respectively for tomorrow’s Premier League clash at Manchester City.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has no fresh injury problems ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert preferred Gabriel Agbonlahor to £18m record signing Darren Bent up front for the Barclays Premier League midlands derby with West Brom at Villa Park.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has included his trio of transfer deadline-day signings in the squad for tomorrow’s home Premier League clash with Swansea.

Aston Villa have signed Crewe skipper and midfielder Ashley Westwood for an undisclosed fee, on a four-year contract.

Aston Villa summer signing Brett Holman has shaken off a knee problem and the midfielder is included in the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at newly promoted West Ham.

Aston Villa have confirmed first-team coach Kevin MacDonald is to leave the club.

Aston Villa will be without striker Andreas Weimann for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game at Norwich after he suffered a medial ligament strain in the home draw against Tottenham last weekend.

Aston Villa central defender James Collins has been ruled out of tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash against Bolton with a groin injury suffered during Saturday’s goalless draw with Sunderland.

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Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham tomorrow as his side seek their first home win since early December.

Aston Villa welcome Gabriel Agbonlahor back for their match against Wigan.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has recovered from sickness in time to face Arsenal in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth round clash at the Emirates Stadium.

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Aston Villa have a number of injuries ahead of their visit to Arsenal.

Aston Villa will be without joint top scorer Gabriel Agbonlahor for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov is back for the home Barclays Premier League clash with champions Manchester United tomorrow.

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Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan was handed his first Barclays Premier League start of the season against Newcastle at Villa Park.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish made one enforced change for the home Barclays Premier League derby with Wolves.

Aston Villa strikers Gabriel Agbonlahor and Emile Heskey have been declared fit for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League derby with Wolves.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is a doubt for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup second round clash with League Two Hereford.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has shaken off a groin injury sustained in the season-opener at Fulham last weekend and will be fit to make his home debut against Blackburn at Villa Park tomorrow.

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Aston Villa caretaker manager Gary McAllister has no fresh injury worries for the Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Villa Park on Sunday.

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Aston Villa have recalled striker Emile Heskey to face his former club Wigan in their Premier League clash at Villa Park today.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has been declared fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Ham at Upton Park.

Aston Villa’s January signing Jean Makoun will start a three-game ban and be unavailable for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League home clash with Blackburn after his red card against Blackpool two weeks ago.

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of playmaker Ashley Young and striker Emile Heskey for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa are likely to have eight first-team squad members unavailable for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United.