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Villa manager Smith refuses to give Manchester City an easy victory

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists he will never give Manchester City an easy checkmate.

Guardiola admits he would not be able to stop Sane if he wanted to leave City

Pep Guardiola admits he would not be able to stop Leroy Sane from leaving should the German winger decide to pursue a move away from Manchester City.

Drinkwater could make Villa debut after loan move

Danny Drinkwater could make his Aston Villa debut when they host Manchester City on Sunday.

Smith doubts Aston Villa will sign new striker before Manchester City clash

Boss Dean Smith admitted Aston Villa are unlikely to sign a striker before the visit of Manchester City.

Improving Saints will pose tougher test this time – Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho has warned Leicester not to expect another Southampton stroll.

AC Milan will not let Pepe Reina join Aston Villa until replacement is found

Aston Villa will have to wait to secure the services of Pepe Reina while AC Milan seek to find a replacement, according to the goalkeeper’s agent.

Iheanacho delighted to save Leicester embarrassment in cup draw with Aston Villa

Kelechi Iheanacho revealed his delight after saving Leicester’s blushes against Aston Villa.

Brendan Rodgers talks up Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho after vital goal

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes Kelechi Iheanacho is finally proving his worth after netting the equaliser against Aston Villa.

Iheanacho levels as Leicester held to Aston Villa draw in Carabao Cup semi-final

Kelechi Iheanacho denied battling Aston Villa a shock victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Leicester.

Dean Smith calls on his players to ‘create a new history’ for Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has called on his players “to create a new history” as the club seek to end 24 years of hurt and win another domestic trophy.

Smith likes what he sees in Drinkwater

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has hailed the hunger in the eyes of Danny Drinkwater as a key reason behind the midfielder’s loan capture until the end of the season The long-term absence of John McGinn, who is not expected to return to action until late March after fracturing his left ankle just before Christmas, forced Smith’s hand to sign a replacement in the mould of the all-action Scotland international.

Danny Drinkwater joins Aston Villa on loan

Danny Drinkwater has joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season, the Villa Park club have announced.

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on verge of Villa loan switch

Danny Drinkwater is to undergo a medical at Aston Villa ahead of a proposed loan move, the PA news agency understands.

Parker hopes Arter wonder-strike builds winning momentum for Fulham

Scott Parker saluted a pair of wonder-strikes after Anthony Knockaert and Harry Arter fired Fulham past Aston Villa and into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Harry Arter stunner sees off Villa

Harry Arter climbed off the bench to dump Aston Villa out of the FA Cup with a spectacular long-range strike.

Selection posers for Parker ahead of Villa clash

Fulham manager Scott Parker has a few selection concerns ahead of the FA Cup third-round tie against Aston Villa.

Dean Smith to discuss transfer plans after injuries to Tom Heaton and Wesley

Dean Smith will hold urgent transfer talks with Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow after Tom Heaton and Wesley were ruled out for the season.