New deal for Lowton

Aston Villa's right-back Matt Lowton has signed a new four-year deal until 2017.Lowton, 24, impressed in his first season at Villa after moving from Sheffield United and has earned himself a new extended contract.Lowton is the sixth player to agree a new contract this season, following fellow defenders Ciaran Clark and Nathan Baker, midfielder Ashley Westwood, striker Andreas Weimann and goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

Source: PA