Angel wins fitness battle

Aston Villa’s leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel has been passed fit for Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United at Villa Park.

Aston Villa’s leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel has been passed fit for Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United at Villa Park.

Thirteen goal Angel, reported to be a target for Arsenal, earned praise from Villa boss David O’Leary after defying an ankle injury to play 84 minutes of Sunday’s 3-0 home victory over Fulham.

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