Express and Star: Paul Lambert today admitted the loss of Gabby Agbonlahor and Richard Dunne through injury is a major setback for Villa's preparations for the new season. Agbonlahor will be sidelined for up to five weeks after a scan revealed the extent of medial ligament damage the forward picked up against Chicago Fire on Villa's US tour.

Sky Sports: The Football Association of Ireland has reacted angrily to reports claiming Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne did not receive proper medical care at Euro 2012. The Republic of Ireland international is facing up to two months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a groin injury.

ClubCall: Stoke have turned their attentions to Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton after Blackburn said Martin Olsson is not for sale. Tony Pulis is keen to add a new full-back to his ranks and Blackburn's Swedish star was believed to be high on his wanted list after Rovers were relegated to the Championship.

talkSPORT: Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov's acute leukaemia is in remission, the club have confirmed. The Bulgarian midfielder was struck down with the illness four months ago but the prognosis now appears positive.

Football365: Aston Villa have confirmed that captain Stiliyan Petrov is in remission in his fight against acute leukaemia.
The Bulgarian midfielder was diagnosed with the condition four months ago, but is making positive progress in his battle against the illness.

Goal.com: Aston Villa have revealed that club captain Stilian Petrov's case of acute leukaemia is in remission.
Petrov was diagnosed with the condition just over four months ago, after which followed his immediate withdrawal from first-team duties.

BBC Sport: Aston Villa have announced that captain Stiliyan Petrov is in remission and winning his battle against leukaemia.
"It is with great delight that we can confirm on behalf of our long-standing captain, Stiliyan Petrov, that Stan's acute leukaemia is in remission," said an official Villa statement.

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