Gabriel Agbonlahor named new Aston Villa captain
Gabriel Agbonlahor takes over the captaincy responsibility with Aston Villa from Stiliyan Petrov, who is battling leukaemia.
Apr 3, 13:54
Alex McLeish: Stiliyan Petrov in "amazing spirits"
Alex McLeish reveals that Stiliyan Petrov is in high spirits following his first day of treatment for acute leukaemia.
Apr 2, 21:01
Sepp Blatter sends support to Stiliyan Petrov
FIFA President Sepp Blatter wishes Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov well in his battle against leukaemia.
Apr 2, 15:20
John Hartson: Stiliyan Petrov will take treatment head on
John Hartson believes that his former Celtic teammate Stiliyan Petrov is "strong" enough to win his battle with Acute Leukaemia.
Apr 2, 10:39
Andreas Weimann: "Players devastated over Stiliyan Petrov"
Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann reveals the shock felt by his teammates after captain Stiliyan Petrov was diagnosed with leukaemia
Apr 2, 09:20
Stiliyan Petrov made dressing room visit
Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj reveals how ill captain Stiliyan Petrov visited the dressing room prior to their match with Chelsea on Saturday.
Apr 1, 17:38
Alex McLeish: Stiliyan Petrov inspired Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish reveals that Stiliyan Petrov's presence at Villa Park during yesterday's match against Chelsea inspired the players.
Apr 1, 10:16
Stiliyan Petrov "inspired" by Muamba
Stiliyan Petrov reveals that he is taking inspiration from Fabrice Muamba's recovery after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia
Mar 31, 16:17
Stiliyan Petrov agent dismisses retirement talk
The agent of Stiliyan Petrov insists that the Bulgarian will not retire after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
Mar 31, 15:58
Alex McLeish: 'Let's do it for Stiliyan Petrov'
Alex McLeish wants his Aston Villa side to beat Chelsea on Saturday for captain Stiliyan Petrov, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia yesterday.
Mar 31, 10:24
Raul Meireles misses out for Chelsea
Chelsea interim boss Roberto di Matteo confirms that Raul Meireles will miss Saturday's game against Aston Villa with a knee injury.
Mar 30, 20:31
Alex McLeish: "Defiant" Stiliyan Petrov will beat leukaemia
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is confident that Stiliyan Petrov will beat acute leukaemia because of his fighting spirit.
Mar 30, 20:22
Randy Lerner gives Stiliyan Petrov support
Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner releases a statement giving the club's support to Stiliyan Petrov as the midfielder is diagnosed with Leukaemia.
Mar 30, 19:22
Aston Villa, Chelsea to go ahead despite Stiliyan Petrov illness
Aston Villa's Premier League match with Chelsea will go ahead this weekend, despite Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov's leukaemia diagnosis.
Mar 30, 18:16
Players give messages of support to Stiliyan Petrov
Present and former footballers express their shock and sadness at the news of Stiliyan Petrov's sudden battle with Acute Leukaemia.
Mar 30, 16:17
Aston Villa, Chelsea match to play as normal
Aston Villa's Premier League match against Chelsea will go ahead, despite Stiliyan Petrov falling seriously ill with acute leukaemia.
Mar 30, 15:51
Neil Lennon "devastated" to hear of Stiliyan Petrov's illness
Neil Lennon says that Stiliyan Petrov's former club Celtic will give their full support to the Aston Villa captain as he begins his fight with acute leukaemia.
Mar 30, 15:34
Darren Bent sends well wishes to Stiliyan Petrov
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent and Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson lend their support to Stiliyan Petrov, who has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
Mar 30, 15:18
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has leukaemia
Aston Villa say that captain Stiliyan Petrov will receive "every ounce of love" from the club during his battle with acute leukaemia.
Mar 30, 14:36
Randy Lerner gives Aston Villa boost
Stiliyan Petrov says that Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner has lifted spirits in the camp.
Mar 7, 11:51
Stiliyan Petrov: 'We believe in Alex McLeish'
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov says that manager Alex McLeish will "never give up" following a number of disappointing results.
Feb 7, 09:50
Emmanuel Frimpong to undergo further tests
Wolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong will need further tests on the injury suffered against Aston Villa.
Jan 21, 21:00
Emmanuel Frimpong sidelined for three months
Emmanuel Frimpong will reportedly miss the next three months after suffering a fractured cheekbone in the loss to Aston Villa.
Jan 21, 18:01
Stiliyan Petrov urges Villa reaction
Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov urges his teammates to pick up a positive result against Arsenal tomorrow.
Dec 20, 14:14
Stiliyan Petrov "very happy at Villa"
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov dismisses reports linking him with a move to Sunderland.
Dec 19, 18:45
Martin O'Neill plans Aston Villa raid
Martin O'Neill identifies four Aston Villa players that he would like to sign for Sunderland.
Dec 11, 13:33
Result: Bolton 1-2 Aston Villa
Bolton suffer their fourth defeat in a row as Aston Villa win 2-1.
Dec 10, 17:02
Joe Allen returns for Swansea City
Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers could restore Joe Allen to his starting lineup when the Welsh side host Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 25, 14:38
Petrov: 'Bent was hurt by Sunderland abuse'
Stiliyan Petrov defends Darren Bent after the striker recieved a hostile reception from Sunderland fans at the weekend.
Oct 31, 11:20
Result: Sunderland 2-2 Aston Villa
Stephane Sessegnon scores a late goal to seal a point for Sunderland against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 29, 16:52
Petrov likens Agbonlahor to Ronaldo
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes that Gabriel Agbonlahor is "in the same bracket" as Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Oct 5, 12:07
Result: Everton 2-2 Aston Villa
Everton hold Aston Villa with a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.
Sep 10, 16:55
Fabian Delph learning from Stiliyan Petrov
Fabian Delph heaps praise on Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov.
Aug 22, 19:43
