O'Leary furious with fixture congestion

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has claimed he had “no input” into the decision which leaves the club facing two crucial matches in 48 hours early in the new year.

O’Leary is fuming over the fact that Villa entertain Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday, January 4 and then on the following Tuesday play host to fellow Premiership strugglers Portsmouth.