Alex McLeish admits Aston Villa and the majority of the Barclays Premier League cannot compete with the growing new breed of “super clubs.”

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is hoping to bring in two players – including Tottenham full-back Alan Hutton – before the transfer window closes tomorrow, Press Association Sport understands.

Midfielder Jean Makoun has left Aston Villa to join Olympiacos on a season-long loan deal, the Premier League club have announced.

Aston Villa have been given more time to decide about signing United States midfielder Michael Bradley on a permanent basis because of their managerial situation, it is understood.

Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is believed to be high on Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner’s list of preferred options to replace Gerard Houllier as manager, Press Association Sport understands.

Defender Ciaran Clark is out of Aston Villa’s penultimate Barclays Premier League clash of the season with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Skipper Stiliyan Petrov admits Aston Villa’s players have let the fans down this season and not lived up to expectations.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is fit to face his former club Wigan in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Villa Park.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey has recovered from a knee problem and will be fit to face his former club Wigan at Villa Park on Saturday.

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Fernando Torres found himself on the bench as Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti made four changes following his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester United in midweek.

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

STRIKER Darren Bent has no doubt about his team’s spirit or fighting credentials as they bid to pull themselves away from relegation danger.

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GERARD HOULLIER’S week began fighting the fires ignited by Richard Dunne’s unsavoury quarrel with backroom staff, it ended with the realisation his Aston Villa team are fighting a very real relegation battle.

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Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has handed a first Premier League start to defender Chris Herd for the home derby encounter with Wolves.

Aston Villa full-back Nathan Baker has been ruled out of the FA Cup fifth-round clash with Manchester City at Eastlands.

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 midfielder Barry Bannan is prepared to fight for a first-team place rather than go out on loan.

BLACKPOOL is renowned for its rollercoasters, and this season has been one hell of a ride for boss Ian Holloway.

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Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League encounter with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Aston Villa newcomer Jean Makoun has been withdrawn from Cameroon’s friendly international in Macedonia tonight as an injury precaution.

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All the comings and goings for every Premier League club.

Aston Villa have finally completed the loan signing of United States midfielder Michael Bradley for the remainder of the season.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier today revealed that United States international Michael Bradley is poised to complete a loan deal with Aston Villa, with a view to a permanent move.

Aston Villa remain confident they will sign Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Michael Bradley on loan for the remainder of the season.

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Aston Villa newcomer Darren Bent has hit back at his detractors – including Stan Collymore – and claimed there is more to his game than scoring goals.

Aston Villa will not pay over the odds to sign Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam during the January transfer window.

Aston Villa have smashed their transfer record in signing Sunderland striker Darren Bent in a deal which could eventually be worth £24m.

Sunderland have still to formally accept Aston Villa’s bid – believed to be around £18m – for striker Darren Bent.

Gerard Houllier’s green light to smash Aston Villa’s transfer record is a ringing endorsement of the faith club owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner have in him.

Aston Villa have completed the £6m signing of Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.

Aston Villa are close to sealing a £6.5m deal to sign Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest in signing Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest in signing Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge on loan.

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Lyon 0 Bayern Munich 3 (Bayern win 4-0 on aggregate)

THE conqueror of Fiorentina and Manchester United, Arjen Robben, again produced the moment of individual brilliance that settled a Champions League game, although the former Chelsea winger’s 70th-minute winner was just one of several talking points.