Aston Villa youngster Nathan Baker is barred from the Carling Cup final after trying to sell his tickets for the clash with Manchester United.
Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock is in danger of missing the Carling Cup final through injury.
Birmingham sign midfielder Craig Gardner from Aston Villa for £3m.
Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood will be out of action for up to three months after breaking a metatarsal in training.
Birmingham sign Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner for £3m, subject to the 23-year-old passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Martin O’Neill insists his Aston Villa side do not have an edge over Blackburn for the Carling Cup semi-final despite beating them in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill warns his in-form side not to get complacent and suffer a decline like last season.
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