Villa boss O’Neill backs Wolves to avoid the drop

ASTON VILLA boss Martin O’Neill believes Wolves are capable of Premier League survival even though he is hopeful of having “lucky omen” striker Gabriel Agbonlahor available for today’s home meeting between the clubs.

Agbonlahor, who has netted 14 goals this season, has proved to be the scourge of Villa’s midlands rivals in recent derby clashes.

The 23-year-old has netted in the last three meetings with Birmingham, both encounters with West Brom last season and in the 1-1 draw with Wolves at Molineux earlier this season.