Birmingham Fans Invade Pitch After Cup Win
2 December 2010 08:53
...December 02, 2010 Ian Collier, Sky News Online Birmingham City fans have invaded the pitch and thrown flares at rival Aston Villa supporters after their Carling Cup win. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download...
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England's World Cup Bid Enters Final Straight
2 December 2010 09:35
...affect the vote. There has also been concern that crowd trouble at last night's Carling Cup match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa could have an adverse effect. However, England bid ambassador Beckham said yesterday he trusted the Fifa executive committee...
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Hours To Go Before 2018 World Cup Decision
2 December 2010 03:24
...affect the vote. There has also been concern that crowd trouble at last night's Carling Cup match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa could have an adverse effect. However, England bid ambassador Beckham said yesterday he trusted the Fifa executive committee...
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Birmingham Fans Invade Pitch After Cup Win
1 December 2010 10:08
...City fans have invaded the pitch and thrown flares at rival Aston Villa supporters following their Carling Cup win. The invasion comes just hours before Fifa decide if England is fit to host the 2018 World Cup. Sky news sports reporter Chris Skudder, who was...
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Birmingham 2 Aston Villa 1
2 December 2010 01:10
...and David Sullivan. OK, it was hardly El Clasico but do not underestimate what this game means to people in Birmingham. Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier knows exactly what this competition can do for a squad. He won it twice with Liverpool and it kick-started...
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Aston Villa star Gabriel Agbonlahor told to stop pumping iron
1 December 2010 12:34
...Aston Villa boss is concerned his star striker's penchant for lifting weights is slowing him down. And with Agbonlahor's main weapon his blistering pace, Frenchman Houllier wants him to return to his slender old self. The England ace, 24, has recovered from...
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Robert Pires seals 6-month deal at Aston Villa
19 November 2010 05:17
..."It is a good surprise. But I am very happy because I like English football. For me, it is a good opportunity to work with Aston Villa. I am happy for the fans." Appropriately, Pires was expected to make his EPL return against his former club when Villa entertains...
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Aston Villa Picture Gallery
1 December 2010 09:24
Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) pulls away from Birmingham City's Irish midfeidler Keith Fahey during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) pulls away from Birmingham City's Irish midfeidler Keith Fahey during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) pulls away from Birmingham City's Irish midfeidler Keith Fahey during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) pulls away from Birmingham City's Irish midfeidler Keith Fahey during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Emile Heskey of Aston Villa moves for the ball pursued by Titus Bramble of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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Aston Villa's English midfielder Marc Albrighton (R) celebrates his goal with Scottish midfielder Barry Bannan (L) during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) watches his attempt on goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English midfielder Marc Albrighton (R) scores the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier (2-R) makes his way off the field at half time during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier looks on before of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Darren Bent of Sunderland moves away from of Stephen Warnock and Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier shakes the hand of the Sunderland manager Steve Bruce after the final whistle of the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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Aston Villa's English midfielder Marc Albrighton scores during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier looks on before the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier looks on before the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English midfielder Marc Albrighton (L) scores the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier (L) looks on before of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Steed Malbranque of Sunderland is congratulated by his team mates after his cross ended up as an own goal by Richard Dunne of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: DJ Campbell of Blackpool is challenged by Richard Dunne and James Collins of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Blackpool at Villa Park on November 10, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Emile Heskey of Aston Villa moves for the ball watched by Titus Bramble of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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Aston Villa's Irish defender Richard Dunne (L) vies with Fulham's US midfielder Clint Dempsey (R) during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English midfielder Marc Albrighton celebrates his goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English midfielder Marc Albrighton celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: DJ Campbell of Blackpool is challenged by Richard Dunne and James Collins of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Blackpool at Villa Park on November 10, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier looks on before the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel shows his dejection after his team mate Richard Dunne has scored an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Steed Malbranque of Sunderland is congratulated by his team mates after his cross ended up as an own goal by Richard Dunne of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on October 23, 2010 in Sunderland, England.
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Aston Villa's Irish defender Richard Dunne (L) vies with Fulham's US midfielder Clint Dempsey (R) during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in London, England on November 6, 2010. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French midfielder Robert Pirès (R) speaks with Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier during the English Premier League football match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, Blackburn, north-west England on November 21, 2010. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English defender Stephen Warnock (R) blocks a cross from Birmingham City's Swedish midfielder Sebastian Larsson during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier (L) looks on before of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's Bulgarian midfielder Stiliyan Petrov gestures during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Brede Hangeland of Fulham heads home a last minute equaliser as goalkeeper Brad Friedel of Aston Villa can only watch during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on November 6, 2010 in London, England.
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Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier (C) watches during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Richard Dunne and James Collins of Aston Villa squeeze out Johan Elmander of Bolton during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston villa and Bolton Wanderers at Villa Park on September 18, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa is restrained by team-mates Ashley Young and John Carew following the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Aston Villa players celebrate Marc Albrighton's (2nd R) opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in northLondon, England on October 2, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Ji-Sung Park of Manchester United is tackled by Marc Albrighton of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on November 13, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: El Hadji Diouf of Blackburn Rovers and Richard Dunne of Aston Villa exchange views during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa at Ewood Park on November 21, 2010 in Blackburn, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Marouane Chamakh of Arsenal is beaten to the ball by James Collins, Richard Dunne, Ciaran Clark and John Carew of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on November 27, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Marc Albrighton (2L) of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2010 in London, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa is shown the yellow card by referee Howard Webb after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Ashley Young of Aston Villa is bought down by Wes Brown of Manchester United for a penalty during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on November 13, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Aston Villa supporters celebrate after their English forward Gabriel Agbonlahor equalized during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Patrice Evra of Manchester United is tackled by Luke Young of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on November 13, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Patrice Evra of Manchester United is tackled by Luke Young of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on November 13, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Carrick of Manchester United (R) is tackled by Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on November 13, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Jason Roberts of Blackburn Rovers controls the ball under pressure from Richard Dunne of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa at Ewood Park on November 21, 2010 in Blackburn, England.
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emile Heskey of Aston Villa outjumps Christophe Berra of Wolves to score to make it 2-1 during the Barclays Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on September 26, 2010 in Wolverhampton, England.
