DAVID DUNN OUT OF FULHAM CLASH
David Dunn – ruled out with torn hip muscle. Blackburn midfielder David Dunn has been ruled out of Saturday’s trip to Fulham because of a hip muscle tear.

Rob is just the work for Villa children
MARC ALBRIGHTON has hailed veteran midfielder Robert Pires as an inspiration

Villa boss Houllier: Downing has been exceptional for us
Aston Villa Blackburn Rovers Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is delighted with the present kind of Stewart Downing. The midfielder was excellent in victory over Blackburn Rovers . “Downing was exceptional and has been for a while,” Houllier mentioned. “Any person who has observed our latest video games would know he has improved a whole lot. “He has a lot much more self confidence now. He can pass and also score, as he showed …