Birmingham Mail: Stiliyan Petrov claims team-mate Gabby Agbonlahor's new "pecs appeal" may be striking fear into the heart of Premier League opponents but his obsession with his new body-beautiful is incurring the wrath of his Villa team-mates. Agbonlahor has spent the summer working out in the gym to add strength to his pace up front. But his skipper claims there are times when the players have to tell him to stop posing as he walks around the dressing room showing off his new physique.

Express & Star: Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Gabby Agbonlahor does not need to bulk up any further - because he now has the perfect blend of pace and power.

Express & Star: Villa manager Martin O'Neill believes supporters are finally starting to see the real Carlos Cuellar and has backed the defender to prove he is Premier League class.

Birmingham Mail: Wilfred Bouma insists he is ready for his three-way battle with fellow left-backs Stephen Warnock and Nicky Shorey for Villa's No.3 role.

Birmingham Mail: Martin O'Neill has backed defender Carlos Cuellar to become a real star player for Villa this season after he played the game of his life against Blues.

Sky Sports: Wilfred Bouma is closing in on a first-team return at Aston Villa after 14 months on the sidelines.

Birmingham Mail: Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis put city rivalries aside to pay tribute to Karren Brady after she announced the end of her 17-year stint at Blues. Ellis said she had been a tremendous ambassador for the club under the ownership of David Sullivan and the Gold brothers.