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O'Neill cautions Villa to stay alert in race for fourth place

Martin O'Neill believes the battle for fourth in the Premier League will not be decided until the end of the season, but admits he is "riled" at the suggestion his Aston Villa side's next two matches, against struggling Wolves today and Sunderland on Wednesday, are "home bankers".

Football in Brief: Hammers suffer injury blow over Parker

Gianfranco Zola will take West Ham to Arsenal tonight without the injured Scott Parker. The midfielder has been in fine form recently but is out with a leg strain, though it is hoped that he will be fit for the home game against fellow strugglers Wolves on Tuesday. "Everybody knows how important...

Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Just in time perhaps Wolves have started to put together the sort of peformances which might keep them in the Premier League for another season. Having held Aston Villa 1-1 at Molineux in October, Mick McCarthy's side can be expected to prove obdurate opponents at Villa Park. Villa needed Tuesday's...

Wolverhampton: Duo back for Wolves

Wolves have been boosted by the return of Dave Edwards and Chris Iwelumo for the short trip to Aston Villa.

Chelsea: Rovers too soon for Cech

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is back in training but the game against Blackburn on Sunday will come too soon for him.

Bolton Wanderers: Double defender dilemma for Owen

Bolton will welcome back Sam Ricketts against Everton, while Gary Cahill has an outside chance of starting at Goodison Park.

Aston Villa: Gabby facing late test

Gabriel Agbonlahor is facing a late fitness test ahead of Aston Villa's showdown against Wolves on Saturday.

No Villa fears for McCarthy

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy insists Saturday's trip to Aston Villa holds no fears for his side.