Aston Villa News

'Andi has been A exceptional. He is a natural finisher who knows where the goal is, but his work-rate is second to none' says Paul Lambert Andreas Weimann has told Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert he wants to tie up his future at the club within the next few weeks.

'Sometimes when a club is relegated, it brings chaos, but this is the best we have ever been' says Latics boss Martinez says he wants to get past Sunday's emotional final game of the season at home to Aston Villa and Monday's FA Cup parade before reviewing his position.

Aston Villa will be without suspended striker Christian Benteke for Sunday's final match of the season against relegated Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Darren Bent looks certain to leave Aston Villa this summer, with the club's record signing making it clear that he would not be willing to accept another season where he is largely confined to the substitutes' bench.

As we head towards the revelation of FIFA 14 , it's time to consider a selection of improved goalkeepers who could add vital steel to your Ultimate Team lineup.

The Italian tactician has announced an extended squad ahead of forthcoming international fixtures against Spain, England, Georgia and the Faroe Islands Norwich City midfielder Anthony Pilkington has been been named in Giovanni Trapattoni's 28-man Republic of Ireland squad ahead of summer internationals.

Terry was stretchered off during Chelsea's win at Aston Villa on Saturday after picking up an ankle injury in a collision with Villa defender Nathan Baker.

After an FA Cup Final triumph the focus returns to the Premier League relegation battle... and thoughts of who'll manage Latics next season No surprise, then, that even in their hour of greatest triumph, Roberto Martinez and Dave Whelan agreed the biggest victory of all has to come over the next week.

It was another big week for Americans playing abroad as Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore scored huge goals for their respective clubs.

Along with all the best football gaffes of the week and more in Steve Anglesey's cheeky look at the beautiful game Aston Villa's end-of-season party sounds like a real laugh a minute.

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It was a cagey encounter to say the least, but one thing that we can always guarantee when Aston Villa play Chelsea is that there will be goals and drama.

The club captain twisted his ankle as the PFA Young Player of the Year nominee looked to stretch his hamstring muscle while sprinting, with both being stretchered from the field Chelsea have injury problems ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica after defender John Terry was stretchered off against Aston Villa and Eden Hazard also ... (more)

Frank Lampard scored twice to set Chelsea's career scoring record, rallying the Blues to a 2-1 win Saturday at Aston Villa that pushed his club closer to a berth in next season's Champions League.

Aleksander Dragovic has long been linked with Arsenal and in recent weeks Everton.

Chelsea need just one win to all but secure their place in the top four which will grant them the Champions League qualification they so desire.

MARK GUIDI responds to the news of former Celtic ace Stilian Petrov's retirement from football - a player he regards as a close friend and who he helped write the autobiography 'You Can Call Me Stan'. STILIAN PETROV'S sad announcement yesterday that he is to retire from football was something the Aston Villa captain knew was inevitable.

Who: Aston Villa FC vs. Chelsea FC What: English Premier League Matchweek 37 Where: Villa Park, Wilton, West Midlands, England, UK When: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Weather: The Weather Channel forecast Time: 12:45 GMT/7:45 a.m. ET/4:45 a.m. PT Worldwide TV Streams and Channels: LiveSoccerTV.com TV: ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes , Sky Sports 2/HD, Sky ... (more)

With just two game weeks left to win a number of great prizes in the season-long competition, make sure you enter a team to improve your average in the table The Goal.com Fantasy Football league has almost reached its conclusion, as well as giving an iPad away there are other prizes to be won including team shirts and free bets.

After negotiating his way through a tricky season, Paul Lambert will be determined to help propel Aston Villa up the table next year, writes James Nursey After 26 years at Old Trafford, Fergie's dynasty is ending and no-one expects the feats of his extraordinary tenure to ever be repeated.