Source: Daily_Mail
Premier League preview: Aston Villa's fight against their wealthier opponents won't end well
6-6-6 - The Number of the Beast. Recorded by Iron Maiden in the year Aston Villa won the title and a No 1 album in the year they won the European Cup. Also the last three Premier League finishes for Martin O'Neill's team.[LNB]Is it an Omen? Doubt it. Villa have improved their points tally in each of the Irishman's four seasons in charge but without investment they are unlikely to transform from Europa League botherers into anything more glamorous. [LNB]O'Neill is more likely to Run to the Hills. [LNB] All smiles: Villa have finished sixth the last three seasons but face an almighty battle to maintain that[LNB]Boss's toughest jobFighting millionaires on a shoestring - both on the pitch and in the transfer window. O'Neill just needs to keep hold of his best players. Easier said than done.[LNB]Hiccup on horizonYou can only come up short for so long. Players such as Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor won't want to see their careers disappear in a flash of mediocrity and will want to see a significant improvement.[LNB]The numbers game1 - Number of clean sheets Villa have kept in their last eight first-day fixtures 4 - Number of headed goals conceded last season, fewer than anyone else113 - Most headed goals scored in the Premier League last season[LNB]Alternative sponsorJacob's Creek - This is not a vintage claret[LNB]Ins/Outs In - None[LNB]Out - Wilfred Bouma, Marlon Harewood (both released), Stephen O'Halloran (Coventry, undisclosed), Andy Marshall (released)[LNB] Saga: The James Milner transfer sage is threatening to destabilize Villa[LNB]Keep an eye out forAndreas Weimann Age: 19 Position: Striker [LNB]A star of the reserve set-up for the past two seasons, he is now ready to step up to the main stage.[LNB]Fan's viewDave Woodhall: Hopefully we can improve on last season and push for the top four. I think it's definitely our year for the FA Cup[LNB]Fans' websitewww.villatalk.com[LNB]Sportsmail's lowdown on all the Premier League teams
