Wolves will face a sizeable away contingent after Manchester City supporters snapped up every available ticket for the Carling Cup fourth round tie at Molineux.

‘Superman’ Stephen Ireland today vowed he can be Villa’s new hero after finally completing his move from Manchester City.

England international James Milner has completed his move from Aston Villa to Manchester City, with Stephen Ireland going the opposite way as part of the deal.

The transfer saga of the summer was finally poised to end today as Villa midfielder James Milner headed up the M6 to complete his £26million move to Manchester City.

Captain Stiliyan Petrov today urged Villa to hand caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald the job permanently.

Villa began life after boss Martin O’Neill with a flourish after a comfortable opening-day victory over West Ham.

Villa look set to fend off interest from Tottenham and hold on to Ashley Young after “positive” talks with the winger.

Villa star James Milner’s £26million move has been held up as makeweight Stephen Ireland’s wrangle with Manchester City over a £2million pay-off continues.

Ashley Young heads into showdown talks with Villa today with the club needing to convince him not to follow James Milner and boss Martin O’Neill out of the door.

Villa’s hopes of completing the James Milner and Stephen Ireland £26million part-exchange deal by the close of play today hung in the balance.