On-loan midfielder Jermaine Jenas will return to the Aston Villa squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League match at Swansea.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is battling to shake off the hamstring injury suffered on England duty in time for Monday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan is available after a club suspension for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Norwich.

On-loan Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas has been included in the Aston Villa squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Stadium Of Light.

Aston Villa central defender James Collins is back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League derby with West Brom at Villa Park.

On-loan Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas is in contention to make his Aston Villa debut in tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan after recovering from a thigh problem

QPR made one enforced change to the side that beat Wolves 3-0 last weekend for this afternoon’s match against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa striker and record signing Darren Bent has been ruled out of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash at QPR with a groin problem.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish will check on the fitness of three key players ahead of tomorrow’s home Carling Cup clash with Bolton.

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.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has virtually a full squad to pick from for the opening Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage tomorrow.

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.

Robert Pires has been handed his first Aston Villa start by manager Gerard Houllier against his former club Arsenal at Villa Park today.

Robert Pires could make his Aston Villa debut in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Blackburn at Ewood Park.

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

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway made 10 changes from the side which drew 2-2 with Everton at the weekend for tonight’s Barclays Premier League trip to Villa Park.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is fit to return for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Blackpool after a five-week absence following groin surgery.

Aston Villa striker John Carew has been recalled to the starting line-up for the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock will return after suspension for the Sunday’s Barclays Premier League derby with Birmingham at Villa Park.

Aston Villa 2 Burnley 1 (after extra-time)

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

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has named an unchanged side today as he attempts to end a run of five successive Premier League draws with victory over Aston Villa.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey and winger Marc Albrighton are fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Stadium Of Light.

Chelsea skipper John Terry returned after missing England’s midweek clash with Montenegro for the Barclays Premier League clash at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne will have a late fitness test on his back injury ahead of Sunday’s home Premier League clash with Everton.

ASTON VILLA crashed out of the Europa League last night at the final qualifying hurdle against Rapid Vienna for the second successive season despite twice being in front.

Aston Villa 2 Rapid Vienna 0

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 caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald hailed the impact of his young guns on a night when they kept their Europa League hopes alive.

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner started against West Ham in what could be his final game for the club.

Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald will be without defensive duo Carlos Cuellar and James Collins for the Barclays Premier League opener against West Ham tomorrow.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill named an unchanged side for the home Barclays Premier League derby clash with Birmingham.

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.

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant handed 18-year-old academy defender Leonard Sowah his first start in this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Fratton Park.

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

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner is fit to retain his place in the side for tomorrow night’s Villa Park clash with Everton.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is hopeful midfielder James Milner and central defender Richard Dunne will be fit for the FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill will check on the fitness of several key players before finalising his side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Bolton.

Aston Villa have doubts over central defender Richard Dunne, midfielder James Milner and strikers Emile Heskey and Gabriel Agbonlahor for tomorrow’s trip to Chelsea.

Republic of Ireland international central defender Richard Dunne is a doubt for tomorrow night’s clash between Aston Villa and Sunderland.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor was ruled out of the derby clash against visiting Wolves with the groin injury he suffered during the midweek win at Wigan.