Villa manager Martin O’Neill has warned his stars some of them face disappointment when he names his team to battle Burnley.

Five-star Villa turned on the style as the claret and blues returned to winning ways by hammering Bolton.

Villa striker John Carew believes the club made the right decision selling Zat Knight to Bolton this summer.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor has an alternative view of Zat Knight as the defender prepares to return to his old club with Bolton.

Former Villa defender Gary Cahill has hinted Martin O’Neill was wrong to sell him to Bolton.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish believes Bolton at home is the sort of game his side ultimately need to win if they are to survive in the Premier League this season.

Villa aim to make Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin their second summer signing once a deal for Stewart Downing is completed.

Villa defender Zat Knight could be offloaded to Bolton by the end of the week – but only if the club bring in reinforcements first.

Paul Robinson has left Albion for Bolton – and captain Jonathan Greening could follow him out of the Hawthorns this week.

Bolton still believe they can land Albion defender Paul Robinson despite the apparent impasse between the clubs.