Martinez proud of relegated Wigan

20 May 2013 Roberto Martinez was a proud man as Wigan Athletic said goodbye to the Premier League with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

Villa to start talks with key men

16 May 2013

Paul Lambert will sit down with Christian Benteke and Aston Villa's other stars of the season next week to thrash out improved deals and begin building towards next year.

Petrov thanks Villa fans for final time

11 May 2013 Retiring Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has used his final programme notes to thank the club's fans for their support during his battle with acute leukemia.

Lambert ready for Lerner talks

11 May 2013 Paul Lambert hopes his Aston Villa side can secure its top-flight status against Chelsea in front of watching chairman Randy Lerner this weekend before sitting down with the club's owner to plan for next season.

Cahill highlights Villa threat

10 May 2013

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill expects Aston Villa to be a different proposition on Saturday night (AEST) to the side humbled 8-0 at Stamford Bridge earlier this season.

Lennon hails Petrov

9 May 2013

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has paid tribute to the "absolute courage and positivity" of Stiliyan Petrov after his former Parkhead team-mate announced his retirement from football.

Agbonlahor hails Villa youngsters

6 May 2013

Gabriel Agbonlahor feels Aston Villa's young guns have "stepped up to the plate" to help drive the team towards Barclays Premier League safety.

Villa form pleases Martinez

3 May 2013

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists he is happy to see relegation rival Aston Villa hitting form.

Delph in awe of Benteke

1 May 2013 Fabian Delph has branded Aston Villa team-mate Christian Benteke 'a natural monster' who should have been named PFA Young Player of the Year.

Lambert hails Lowton's efforts

30 Apr 2013 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has tipped hat-trick hero Christian Benteke to enjoy a big future in the game - but still passed man-of-the-match honours to Matthew Lowton after the 6-1 rout of Sunderland.

Vlaar backs strong Villa finish

29 Apr 2013

Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is confident of a good finish to the Barclays Premier League season despite his team's lowly position.

Vlaar desperate to stay in EPL

29 Apr 2013 Ron Vlaar hinted he will have to consider his Aston Villa future if Paul Lambert's side is relegated from the Premier League.

O'Shea: Survival would be a success

28 Apr 2013

John O'Shea would class keeping Sunderland in the  Premier League this season as a success.

Lambert confident of avoiding drop

23 Apr 2013 Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert claimed he had seen enough in his side's performance against Manchester United to give him heart for the relegation run-in.