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Newcastle 2 Aston Villa 1

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.


Saturday’s match action – LIVE

Follow the action as Wolves travel to potential title contenders Spurs. Elsewhere in the Premier League, West  Brom host Norwich and Aston Villa are at home to Everton.


Alan Wiley: Don’t see red with referees

The recent red-card controversy over Nenad Milijas and Vincent Kompany has ignited debate. But former Midlands Premier League official ALAN WILEY explains why the referee does know what he’s doing


Academy stars past and present clash with Anthony Forde on Wolves’ side

Wolves academy stars past and present collide on opposite sides at Bolton on New Year’s Eve.


Aston Villa hope Brad Guzan thinks the grass is greener in claret and blue

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan was born in a place called Evergreen Park in Illinois and the claret and blue fans hope he thinks the grass at Villa Park is greener.


Darren Bent convinced Aston Villa’s wing wizards will hurt opposition teams

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is convinced wingers Marc Albrighton and Charles N’Zogbia are starting to produce the kind of displays to “hurt” opposition teams.


Jonas Olsson warns West Brom against New Year complacency

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson today warned the Baggies that New Year complacency could still land them in a relegation scrap.


Steven Fletcher insists fatigue won’t be a problem for Wolves

Steven Fletcher today insisted tiredness won’t be a problem for Wolves as they gear up for two games in three days.


Wolves boss hits out after appeal of Nenad Milijas’ red card at Arsenal fails

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today hit out at the Football Association for rejecting Wolves’ appeal over Nenad Milijas’ red card at Arsenal.


Marc Albrighton’s reason for Villa form

Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton has revealed his blistering return to form can be attributed to watching a DVD of his own best bits with the rest of his family.

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