Preparing for Irons encounter

Aston Villa continued preparations for this weekend's visit of West Ham United, on the training pitch and in the gym at Bodymoor Heath. 

Unai Emery's side look to return to winning ways against the Irons on Sunday at Villa Park, with action getting underway at 4.30pm.

And the Villans have been limbering up for a return to Premier League action, being put through their paces on the grass and in the gym, with all-new olive mid-season training wear also on show for the very first time. 

View a gallery of training images below...