The Birmingham Mail's Ashley Preece has revealed what he's seen about Aston Villa in recent weeks amid a difficult start to the Premier League.
Rudolph century gives Yorkshire the edge
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Anderson laments loss of Ashes fever
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Everton eye move for Iddrisu Baba
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Shetty concerned by younger players' attitude
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Spurs contact Antonio Conte
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Smith century sets up strong South Australia
The opener James Smith scored his maiden first-class century to put South Australia in a strong position at stumps on the second day against TasmaniaC
Crystal Palace struck gold over McArthur
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Dhoni leads World ODI Team of the Year
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