Fabian Delph has insisted his Villa team-mates have already put their FA Cup woe behind them and are fully focused on their Premier League clash with Bolton.

Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed defender Curtis Davies has completed his move to Birmingham in a deal which could be worth up to £2.5million.

Fabian Delph wants a run in the Villa midfield after his comeback against Spurs.

Ashley Young has handed Villa a major fitness boost ahead of a demanding period of festive fixtures.

Villa assistant manager Gary McAllister has revealed Stiliyan Petrov, Fabian Delph and Steve Sidwell are straining at the leash to get back in first-team action.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has reassured supporters he plans to strengthen his squad for next season.

Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has vowed to come back stronger from his knee nightmare by targeting an early return from injury.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor believes this Sunday’s Second City showdown visit of Birmingham may be one of the most important of all time for the home team.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has backed midfielder Fabian Delph to make a full recovery from his cruciate knee ligament injury.

Villa are facing up to the prospect of being without Fabian Delph until 2011.