Roque Santa Cruz became big-spending Manchester City's second signing of the summer transfer window as he completed a reported $30 million move from Premier League rivals Blackburn.
England recovered from a nervy opening to thrash Kazakhstan 4-0 in Almaty and strengthen their grip on World Cup qualifying Group Six with a perfect record after six games.
England midfielder Gareth Barry has quit Aston Villa for Premier League rivals Manchester City in a $20 million deal after agreeing a five-year contract.
Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry converted a controversial penalty as Martin O'Neill's side recovered from 2-0 and 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Everton and remain just ahead of their Premier League rivals in fifth position in the table.
Aston Villa continued their impressive run of recent form, although they were far from their best in defeating midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion 2-1 to move above Manchester United and up to third place in the Premier League table.
Gareth Barry's proposed move to Liverpool from Aston Villa is looking in considerable doubt after Anfield chief executive Rick Parry said the fee demanded for the England international was "too high."
Roque Santa Cruz became big-spending Manchester City's second signing of the summer transfer window as he completed a reported $30 million move from Premier League rivals Blackburn.
England recovered from a nervy opening to thrash Kazakhstan 4-0 in Almaty and strengthen their grip on World Cup qualifying Group Six with a perfect record after six games.
England midfielder Gareth Barry has quit Aston Villa for Premier League rivals Manchester City in a $20 million deal after agreeing a five-year contract.
Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry converted a controversial penalty as Martin O'Neill's side recovered from 2-0 and 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Everton and remain just ahead of their Premier League rivals in fifth position in the table.
Aston Villa continued their impressive run of recent form, although they were far from their best in defeating midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion 2-1 to move above Manchester United and up to third place in the Premier League table.
Gareth Barry's proposed move to Liverpool from Aston Villa is looking in considerable doubt after Anfield chief executive Rick Parry said the fee demanded for the England international was "too high."
Aston Villa have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell -- manager Martin O'Neill's first capture of what is expected to be a hectic second half of the summer.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is expecting to complete the $5.9 million signing of goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri from Brazilian club Palmeiras in the near future.
Gareth Barry scored his first England goal and striker Jermaine Defoe added two others as England strolled to a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly international.
Everton and Aston Villa shared a pulsating 2-2 draw as the race to reach the UEFA Cup looks set to go to the wire after a dramatic Goodison Park showdown between the fifth and sixth-placed clubs in the Premier League.
John Carew and Ashley Young grabbed two goals apiece to keep Aston Villa in the hunt for a European place and leave local rivals Birmingham deep in relegation trouble.
John Carew scored a second-half hat-trick as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Villa Park and leave Kevin Keegan still searching for a first league victory after his much-heralded return to the Magpies.
Chelsea ended with nine men and saw their English title aspirations severely dented as 10-man Aston Villa salvaged a point in an eight-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has been called up by England as a replacement for injured Michael Owen for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifying decider against Croatia at Wembley.
So you didn't see it coming? But the writing was on the wall... England were struggling to hold onto their lead against Russia and it was a matter of time before they conceded a goal and let qualification for Euro 2008 slip between their fingers.
Two goals in the space of four second-half minutes by Roman Pavluchenko gave Russia a crucial 2-1 victory over England in Moscow, to put qualification from Euro 2008 Group E firmly in their own hands.
Younes Kaboul scored in injury time to earn Tottenham a remarkable 4-4 Premier League home draw with Aston Villa, sealing a remarkable fightback after trailing 4-1 and possibly saving manager Martin Jol from the sack.
Michael Owen became only the fourth player to score 40 goals for England as his double strike helps them defeat Russia 3-0 in their crucial Euro 2008 Group E qualifier at Wembley.
Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has been named in England's squad for the first time for the friendly ainternational against Spain at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Aston Villa have begun their rebuilding process under manager Martin O'Neill with the signing of striker Ashley Young from Watford in a reported 9.65 million pounds ($19 million) deal.
Bryan Hughes came off the bench to head home a dramatic last-minute winner to give Premier League strugglers Charlton a vital 2-1 home victory over Aston Villa.
Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko snapped his Chelsea goal drought as the champions went to the top of the English Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer were sent off for fighting each other as Newcastle crashed to a 3-0 home defeat against Aston Villa and finished the Premiership clash with eight men.
Olof Mellberg has been rewarded for his superb form at the heart of Aston Villa's defense with a new four-year deal which keeps him at the club until June 2008.
BIRMINGHAM, England - Paul Scholes scored twice in five minutes as Manchester United came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park on Sunday to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup.
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