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.

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.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is winning his battle to be fit for the Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

THIS has been a season of extremes for Aston Villa.

Manchester United are without six senior stars – including Rio Ferdinand – as they looked to regain top spot in the Premier League by beating Aston Villa at Old Trafford today.

Gabriel Agbonlahor could be restored to the Aston Villa line-up as they look to end a run of eight games without a win in all competitions against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Striker John Carew is pushing hard for a return to the Aston Villa starting line-up against Liverpool on Sunday after convincing manager Martin O’Neill he is back to full fitness following a back problem.

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.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is battling to be fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester City at Eastlands.

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

CSKA Moscow 2 Aston Villa 0 (CSKA win 3-1 on aggregate)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will field a below-strength side for the second leg of the last 32 UEFA Cup clash with CSKA Moscow on the artificial surface of the Luzhniki Stadium.

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 midfielder Steve Sidwell for the UEFA Cup first leg clash with CSKA Moscow at Villa Park tomorrow night.

Everton striker Victor Anichebe returned to the side for the first time since his training ground bust-up with boss David Moyes earlier this month in today’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa will be without stand-in skipper Gareth Barry for the FA Cup fifth round clash with Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey will return for the Barclays Premier League clash at Blackburn after being ineligible for the FA Cup replay win over Doncaster.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill made seven changes to the side which drew with Wigan at the weekend for the home FA Cup fourth-round replay with Doncaster.

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

Striker John Carew has been included in the Aston Villa squad for tomorrow’s home Premier League game with Wigan.

Emile Heskey is poised to make his Aston Villa debut in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

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.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry and defender Luke Young could return for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League derby against West Brom.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has made three changes for his side’s FA Cup third-round tie at Gillingham today.

Hull boss Phil Brown reacted to his side’s humiliating defeat at Manchester City by ringing the changes for tonight’s visit of Aston Villa.

Yesterday’s stoppage time hero Zat Knight will retain his place in the Aston Villa side for Tuesday’s trip to Hull after skipper Martin Laursen was ruled out for three to four weeks.

Aston Villa have doubts over defenders Martin Laursen and Carlos Cuellar for the St Stephen's clash against Arsenal.

Aston Villa will welcome back their leading players for the Premier League clash at West Ham after resting them for the midweek UEFA Cup game in Hamburg.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill fielded a virtual second-string side for the UEFA Cup group clash away to Hamburg.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is optimistic winger James Milner will recover from flu to be available for tomorrow’s home encounter with Bolton

Aston Villa are hoping winger Ashley Young shakes off a calf injury in time to face Everton in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Goodison Park.

THE harsh demands of gatecrashing the Premier League’s top four are beginning to bite at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar could be available for the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at Villa Park after groin and thigh injuries.

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has been ruled out of tomorrow evening’s clash with Manchester United at Villa Park.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger recalled his senior players for the Premier League clash against Aston Villa and also had Emmanuel Adebayor on the bench following his ankle injury.

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov and right-back Luke Young could return from injuries for the Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

GARETH SOUTHGATE has endured some troubled days since plunging into the world of management at the tender age of 36, but this is the kind of result which makes the hurt worthwhile.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the return to fitness of winger James Milner for Sunday’s Villa Park clash against Middlesbrough.

Aston Villa have doubts over midfielder Stiliyan Petrov and winger James Milner for Sunday’s home clash against Middlesbrough.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is set to make changes for tomorrow’s UEFA Cup meeting with Slavia Prague in the Czech capital.

Aston Villa have a doubt over midfielder Stiliyan Petrov for Monday night’s trip to Newcastle United.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is waiting for news on the fitness of striker Gabriel Agbonlahor ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against Portsmouth.

Aston Villa strikers John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor have both been declared fit for Sunday's Barclays Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.