Aston Villa’s poor home form continued as Joleon Lescott scored the only goal of the game to give title-chasing Manchester City a victory despite some late jitters for the visitors.

Pictures from this afternoon’s match at Villa Park which saw Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.

All the action as it happens from Tim Abraham at Villa Park as Aston Villa take on league leaders Manchester City.

Shay Given today insisted Aston Villa’s dressing room is a harmonious one despite recent incidents involving Charles N’Zogbia and Stephen Ireland.

Robbie Keane scored the third goal of his loan spell at Villa as the claret and blues slipped to their first Premier League away defeat of 2012 at Newcastle.

Villa boss Alex McLeish today claimed his players have developed a strong team spirit this season which has helped created a never-say-die attitude on the pitch.

Gabby Agbonlahor today hailed Darren Bent’s professionalism in the wake of constant speculation over his Aston Villa future as the end of the transfer window edges closer.

Expressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.

Wolves old boy Robbie Keane came back to haunt his former club as he scored a spectacular late winner to give Aston Villa the bragging rights in a five-goal Midlands derby thriller at Molineux.

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