O'Neill shrugs off Mellberg comments

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is set to recall Olof Mellberg for Saturday’s clash at Manchester United despite the Juventus-bound defender saying he is glad to be moving to a club who will be challenging for honours.

Mellberg has been a rock-solid performer for Villa during the past seven years but the closest he came to lifting a trophy was a league cup semi-final appearance four years ago.