Source: Team_Talk
Villans get good news on Heskey
Heskey limped out of Saturday's 1-0 home success over Stoke with a groin problem.[LNB]The England player went for a scan on Tuesday and there is no serious damage.[LNB]Villa boss Martin O'Neill said: "Emile went for a scan. It showed a bit of something but he feels much better himself.[LNB]"I think it is shaping up to be a short-term injury, which is good news for us and him.[LNB]"He may be available for one of the two Christmas games and that is decent news for us."[LNB]Villa visit Arsenal on Sunday and then entertain Liverpool next Tuesday and O'Neill will be relieved Heskey will be able to play at least some part.[LNB]The former Liverpool player was just starting to show his best form before the weekend setback and had netted three times in the previous six games.[LNB]O'Neill said: "Emile knows himself that he should be contributing more goals, but then he is an unselfish player who creates chances for other people.[LNB]"If you ask people like Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney with England, they will say how much they enjoy playing with him."[LNB]O'Neill has no other fresh injury problems ahead of the trip to the Emirates Stadium.[LNB]Villa will be looking to complete a set of victories over the so-called big four, having already defeated Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United this season.[LNB][LNB] Arsenal v Aston Villa. Click here to bet.
