Arsenal and Aston Villa face each other for the tenth time in FA Cup history at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners are desperate to snap a three game losing streak, whereas Villa are looking to upset the odds with a win in this fourth round tie. Arsene Wenger’s side won the competition in 2005, but have failed to register a trophy since that win over Manchester United in Cardiff and Gunners fans are becoming restless. Arsenal ...More

Liverpool have rejected an Aston Villa inquiry over striker Andy Carroll, even with the chance to tempt the Reds into signing Darren Bent, The Daily Express reports. Carroll has misfired since his £35m move from Newcastle last January, but the Reds are adamant to give the striker a longer chance to prove his worth at Anfield. Bent was on Liverpool’s wishlist, but Villa had stopped the deal despite contact from Liverpool officials. Vill...More

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is expected to give on-loan LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane his debut against Everton in a middle of the table clash between two sides separated by just a point. The 31 year old Irishman has made his move to Villa Park on a seven-week loan deal and subject to international clearance, Keane will be involved in the squad to face the Toffees. Villa striker Emile Heskey has been sidelined for a month with an...More

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has revealed that Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is not interested in signing Darren Bent, The Daily Mail reports. Bent joined Villa in the 2011 January transfer window, but has been linked with a move to Anfield following his shopping trip on the day Villa were supposed to play Liverpool. The 27 year old was ruled out with a hip problem, but was spotted shopping at the same time the game was taking plac...More

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has confirmed that talks to sign LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane are progressing, stating that both parties were keen to complete the deal, according to BBC Sport. The Telegraph reports that the two-month loan move would cost the Villains £500,000, and could see Keane appearing in claret and blue in time to face Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan, who recently returned for a second loan spell at Everton, a ...More

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has set his sights on Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong, according to The Daily Mail. Frimpong starred at the start of the season, but with the signing of midfielder Mikel Arteta as well as the future returns of Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby, he has seen his place in the side diminish. The midfielder is looking to move on loan to a Premier League side to gain some vital experience and Villa are keen t...More