Spurs, Fulham and Aston Villa will head the race for Watford star Matej Vydra – if the Hornets fail to make it to the Premier League.

The 21-year-old is one of a host of Udinese players currently on loan at Vicarage Road. His 22 goals have been instrumental as Gianfranco Zola’s side have pushed for promotion. read more »

Aston Villa fans might have known that last night’s match against Sunderland was going to be a good night from the moment defender Ron Vlaar stepped into midfield and drove the ball into the net from 30-yards.

And the skipper’s stunning strike ultimately set Paul Lambert’s side on the way to a 6-1 thrashing of the Black Cats. A hat-trick from Christian Benteke did wonders for Villa’s previously dodgy goal difference. read more »

Manchester United wrapped up a 20th league title in comfortable fashion: with an easy 3-0 win over Aston Villa and with four games to spare.

A Robin Van Persie hat-trick – comprising arguably the goal of the season – was enough to give Sir Alex Ferguson his 13th taste of Premier League success. read more »

Manchester United appear to be coasting to the Premier League title against Aston Villa this evening – and in some style.

Their second goal was this beautiful volley from Robin Van Persie after an inch-perfect ball over the top from Wayne Rooney.

Fabian Delph says he and his heavily pregnant girlfriend have agreed that he will miss the birth of their first child if it happens during an Aston Villa match.

The 23-year-old is due to become a father next month and says he will skip the birth if it means helping Paul Lambert’s side to retain their Premier League status.

And he claims girlfriend Natalie is on-board with the plan. read more »