Everything seemed rosy at Villa park when Panstil hit his own goal hat trick of the season, to put Villa ahead.

Kyle walker- Looks to be a class signing, he’s quick, skillful, the embodiment of a modern day full back. However, he tends to overcomplicate simple defensive duties sometimes, but with experience he’ll be able to smooth out these little cracks.

There’s no secret about the fact that Brad Friedel’s contract runs out in the summer and the fact the age is starting to catch up with him but does the American deserve one more year as the Aston Villa goalkeeper?

As expected Aston Villa have this evening completed the loan signing of USA international midfielder Michael Bradley from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Aston Villa have today revealed they are at a ‘advanced’ stage in ongoing talks with German side Borussia Monchengladbach over a loan deal for Michael Bradley, all on the same day we were drawn against Manchester City in the FA Cup.