John Carew salvaged a point for Champions League-chasing Aston Villa after Mick McCarthy’s side had threatened to pull of a shock win in the derby meeting at Villa Park.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill believes the battle for fourth in the Barclays Premier League will be undecided until the finale of the season.

Stephen Warnock has hailed the impact of Aston Villa central defender James Collins this season, labelling him “as brave as a lion”.

Stephen Warnock has hailed the impact of Aston Villa central defender James Collins this season, labelling him “as brave as a lion”.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill was delighted with matchwinner James Milner’s performance in the 2-1 victory over Wigan at the DW Stadium on Tuesday night.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill could recall Gabriel Agbonlahor to the starting line up when they take on Wigan tonight.

Martin O’Neill reckons Gabby Agbonlahor can follow Wayne Rooney and become a 20-goal-a-season man.

Martin O’Neill is hoping a virus does not affect any of his influential Aston Villa players ahead of Saturday’s trip to Stoke City.

Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season’s fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.

Martin O’Neill has backed Aston Villa to make the most of their second match at Wembley this season when they play Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final next month.