Earlier this week, Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner announced that manager Martin O'Neill was staying at the club for at least another season.

Holders Chelsea stayed on course for the domestic double in England with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final.

Chelsea crush Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa 7-1 to keep the pressure on English Premier League leaders Manchester United ahead of next weekend's showdown between the two top teams.

On-form Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in England's League Cup final at Wembley.

Chelsea remain top of the English Premier League, despite suffering a shock 2-1 defeat at Everton on a Wednesday filled with drama. Second-placed Manchester United draw 1-1 at Aston Villa after having Nani sent off.

Aston Villa will take a one-goal advantage into the second leg of their English League Cup semifinal clash with Blackburn after a narrow win at Ewood Park.

Spanish international striker Fernando Torres scores an injury-time winner to give Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday.

Manchester United move to within two points of English Premier League leaders as Wayne Rooney inspires a 3-1 win at Hull, while Arsenal keep in touch with a 3-0 victory against fourth-placed Aston Villa.