Express & Star: Paul Lambert today claimed creative duo Stephen Ireland and Charles N'Zogbia will flourish under his management this season.

Setanta Sports: Ciaran Clark is hoping to be the man Paul Lambert opts to pair alongside new signing Ron Vlaar in the Aston Villa defence this season.

Clubcall: Ciaran Clark is hoping to be the man Paul Lambert opts to pair alongside new signing Ron Vlaar in the Aston Villa defence this season.

Clubcall: Paul Lambert has hailed the attitude of Stephen Ireland or Charles N'Zogbia and backed them to play a big part in his Aston Villa side.

Goal.com: Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has reiterated his desire to keep Stephen Ireland and Charles N'Zogbia at the club.

Setanta Sports: Paul Lambert has hailed the attitude of Stephen Ireland or Charles N'Zogbia and backed them to play a big part in his Aston Villa side.

Sky Sports: Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark believes that summer signing Ron Vlaar will prove to be an important asset to the team in the upcoming 2012-13 season.

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Sky Sports: Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is hopeful he will make additions to his squad before the start of the new season.

BBC Sport: Portsmouth now have only two senior professionals they need to leave following striker Dave Kitson's decision to terminate his deal.

Sky Sports: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed suggestions of Daniel Agger's Europa League absence being an indicator of a move to Manchester City.

Sky Sports: Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo is pleased with his team's fitness following their tour of the USA.

BBC Sport: Blackburn Rovers have signed Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

*The extracts on this page are taken from various newspapers and media outlets. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Aston Villa.