Aston Villa will give a late fitness test to Gabriel Agbonlahor ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Ashley Young remains a doubt for Aston Villa’s Barclays Premier League clash against Tottenham at Villa Park on Sunday.

Gabriel Agbonlahor will return to the Aston Villa side for tomorrow’s Carling Cup quarter-final clash with Birmingham at St Andrews.

Aston Villa will be without midfielder Stiliyan Petrov and right-back Luke Young for tomorrow’s home Carling Cup clash with Burnley.

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne is back in contention after recovering from a knee problem for the Barclays Premier League clash at Tottenham tomorrow.

Aston Villa skipper Gabriel Agbonlahor is winning his battle to be fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League derby with Wolves at Molineux.

Aston Villa striker John Carew returns to the squad after shaking off a hamstring injury that sidelined him for Monday’s 2-1 defeat at Stoke.

RANDY LERNER’S smile returned yesterday after the storm clouds that enveloped Aston Villa since last Sunday were given a gentle shove, although not entirely blown away.

Richard Dunne is among the injury concerns for Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald ahead of his team’s Europa League play-off second leg against Rapid Vienna.

Aston Villa are set to hand a debut to midfielder Stephen Ireland in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Aston Villa are set to be boosted by the availability of captain Stiliyan Petrov, central defender Richard Dunne and full-back Stephen Warnock for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League showdown against arch rivals Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is to set to name an unchanged side as his team chase Champions League qualification in tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League encounter at Hull City.

Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock is winning his battle to be fit for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Portsmouth.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is winning his battle to be fit for Sunday’s Carling Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.

JOHN CAREW won and converted two late penalties to keep Aston Villa on course for a second Wembley final as they disposed of Crystal Palace in an FA Cup fifth round replay at Villa Park.

Aston Villa hope to have strikers Gabriel Agbonlahor and Emile Heskey available for Sunday’s clash with Burnley at Villa Park.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is struggling to be fit for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United tomorrow evening.

Aston Villa will be without full-back Stephen Warnock, midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and striker John Carew for the clash against Arsenal at Villa Park tomorrow night.

Aston Villa are set to recall goalkeeper Brad Friedel for Sunday’s Premier League clash against West Ham at Villa Park.

Midfielder James Milner is Aston Villa’s main injury worry ahead of tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg meeting with Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young returns to the squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie against Blackburn.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has no fresh injury worries ahead of the home Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke.

Stewart Downing could make his home debut for Aston Villa in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov will return after suspension for the Barclays Premier League clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Aston Villa will be without skipper Stiliyan Petrov and defender Habib Beye through suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match with Bolton.

Aston Villa have major injury doubts over midfielders Stiliyan Petrov and James Milner ahead of tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League encounter at West Ham.

Emile Heskey could make a rare start for Aston Villa in tomorrow’s Carling Cup clash with Sunderland at The Stadium Of Light.

Aston Villa striker John Carew is pushing for a recall to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Villa Park clash against Portsmouth.

New defensive duo Richard Dunne and James Collins could both make their Aston Villa debut in Sunday’s derby at Birmingham.

Aston Villa central defender Curtis Davies is a major doubt for Sunday’s Barclay’s Premier League clash with visiting Fulham.

Aston Villa are confident PFA Young Player of the Year Ashley Young will be fit for Sunday’s final Premier League game at home to Newcastle.

Aston Villa right-back Luke Young will have to play through the pain barrier if he is to participate in the final four games of the campaign – starting with Monday’s home Premier League clash with Hull.

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs paid tribute to Alex Ferguson after being named Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year last night.

RYAN GIGGS has been named Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year, the first time he has won the award in his glittering career.

ASHLEY YOUNG has come to symbolise Aston Villa’s tumultuous season, his early-term sparkle having long since rubbed off to leave nothing but faded memories.

THIS has been a season of extremes for Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are hoping striker Gabriel Agbonlahor shakes off a virus in time to face Everton in Sunday’s home Barclays Premier League clash.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill could hand Wilfred Bouma a shock call-up in to his squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game against visiting Tottenham.

MARTIN O’NEILL has promised Aston Villa will not give up their Champions League place without a fight after slumping to defeat at Manchester City last night.

Aston Villa will return to virtually full strength for the Barclays Premier League clash at home to Stoke on Sunday.

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell will return after suspension and is included in the squad to face former club Chelsea in the Premier League clash at Villa Park.

Aston Villa will be without suspended midfielder Stiliyan Petrov for the home FA Cup fourth round replay with Doncaster.

IF a side’s ability to win when they fall well short of their own high standards is a gauge of their ability to compete at the very highest level, Aston Villa’s top four rivals have every right to feel nervous as the season’s end-game approaches.

Aston Villa striker John Carew has returned to training for the first time following a long-term back problem but is unlikely to play any part at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light tomorrow.