Former Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is to replace Avram Grant at West Ham United with the London club poised to sack the manager this weekend.

Marlon Harewood has been backed to add another dimension to Wolves’ push for the Premier League – by the Molineux man who knows him best.

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has turned up the heat on Liverpool by insisting victory is ‘a must’ if the Reds are to stay in the title race.

Wolves have stepped up their pursuit of Villa striker Marlon Harewood as Mick McCarthy sought to strengthen his striking options for the promotion run-in.

Villa midfielder Gareth Barry insists he is ready to run the gauntlet of hate which potentially awaits at Liverpool on Sunday.

Gabby Agbonlahor could be taken out of the firing line against Liverpool after Villa boss Martin O’Neill strongly hinted John Carew could start at Anfield.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has defended his goal-shy strikers and urged his Villa team to start chipping in from all areas.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill believes the Peace Cup will be ‘almost ideal’ preparation for any potential Champions League qualifier.

Striker Gabby Agbonlahor has vowed to silence the doubters by scoring the goals which kick-start Villa’s Champions League charge.

Opposition managers Martin O’Neill and Harry Redknapp were at loggerheads over Villa’s top-four chances following Tottenham’s victory at Villa Park.