Express & Star sports reporters Tim Abraham and Nick Mashiter bring you the build-up and match highlights from this afternoon’s Aston Villa and Walsall matches.

Defender Richard Dunne was today urged to remain patient by Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish as he edges closer to a return to fitness.

Pictures from this afternoon’s matches as Stoke City hosted Wolves, Aston Villa travelled to Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion played Blackburn Rovers and Walsall took on Chesterfield.

Keep up to date with all the action from this afternoon’s 3pm kick-offs featuring Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Walsall.

Aston Villa were today ready to step up their interest in Slovakia goalkeeper Marian Kello should Brad Guzan decide to leave the club in the summer.

Alex McLeish was today confident he would not suffer back-to-back Premier League relegations as Villa prepare for a crucial bank holiday weekend double header.

Stourbridge’s big clash with Evo-Stik Southern Premier League leaders Brackley is just the start of the fun at the War Memorial Ground.

Aston Villa were out-passed and outclassed by an in-form Arsenal side who comfortably swept aside the claret and blues at the Emirates Stadium.

Pictures from this afternoon’s match action featuring Wolves, Aston Villa and Walsall.

Good afternoon and good luck to our three teams playing in the 3pm kick-offs this afternoon.