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    The race for fourth

    By Dominic Raynor

    Friday, October 2, 2009

    For much of last season it was Aston Villa who were pushing hard to crack the Premier League's 'big four' and they will be keen to show that they have not been superseded this term by big-spending Manchester City. • Live on ESPN on Monday from 19.00 UK Martin O'Neill v Mark Hughes Aston Villa manager O'Neill has struggled to get consistency from his team this season. A surprise opening day defeat at Villa Park against Wigan Athletic was quickly corrected with a 3-1 win against Li ...

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