EPL: Aston Villa vs Manchester City - Preview

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 15:00

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has both Marc Albrighton (ankle) and Richard Dunne (groin) out but Shay Given, Ron Vlaar and Darren Bent could all return.

Lambert believes Villa can beat Man City

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 12:43

The sides face each other on Monday night with the Midlands outfit looking to climb out of the relegation zone and their manager believes they could trump the current champions.

Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa: Cazorla leaves it late to ease pressure on Wenger

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 11:26

Arsenal eased the pressure on Arsene Wenger as a Santi Cazorla double gave them their fourth win in five Premier League games against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Big occasion won`t get to me, says Nakhi Wells

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 12:55

London: In-form Bermudan striker Nahki Wells says he will not let the big occasion get to him and will "really enjoy it" when Division Two giant-killers Bradford City take on Premier League side Swansea in Sunday`s League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

Benteke, N`Zogbia help Aston Villa edge past West Ham

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 08:51

Second-half goals from Christian Benteke and Charles N`Zogbia earned Aston Villa a 2-1 victory over West Ham and three crucial points in their bid for Premier League survival.

Marouane Fellaini’s late strike saves a point for Everton

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 08:50

Everton salvaged a point against Aston Villa in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Goodison Park, with Marouane Fellaini netting an equaliser in injury-time.

Newcastle United beat Aston Villa 2-1

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 08:47

Newcastle earned their first away win of the season as strikes from Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye saw off Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.

Southampton beat Aston Villa 1-0

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 08:29

Southampton earned a vital three points as they overcame fellow strugglers Aston Villa with a 1-0 win at Villa Park.

I have great belief in Aston Villa: Lambert

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 09:58

The 43-year-old admits he faces a "massive job" but is sure he can improve the club, while Michael Laudrup insists Swansea will be quiet during the January transfer window.

Swansea 2-2 Aston Villa: Late Graham leveller piles more misery on Lambert

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 09:04

A last-gasp equaliser gave the Welsh side a deserved point at the Liberty Stadium as the youthful visitors continue a worrying run without a victory in the Premier League.

Aston Villa 0-3 Wigan: Martinez’s men heap further misery on struggling Lambert

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 08:52

The Latics end their winless run but in the process inflict a third consecutive heavy defeat against Paul Lambert`s inexperienced side with a win that rarely looked in doubt.

Lambert looking for positive Aston Villa response

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 09:34

With his struggling side coming off the back of 8-0 and 4-0 losses, to Chelsea and Tottenham respectively, the Scot is hoping for a strong performance against Wigan.