Gruelling schedule may force O’Neill to reshuffle

MARTIN O’NEILL intends to make full use of his squad to help Aston Villa through their demanding schedule of five games in 15 days.

Villa are pushing for a Champions League spot and, having been beaten in the Carling Cup final, are now through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and a meeting with Chelsea.

O’Neill has tended to rely mainly on the same core group of players as Villa look to stay in contention with Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool for a top-four spot.