Martin O’Neill is happy to utilise his Aston villa Football Club squad in the winter.

The Midlands club are enjoying a fantastic season, with wins over the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United placing them in contention for a top-four finish.

Next up is the trip to Arsenal, and although Villa are expected to be at full strength, O’Neill has revealed he is not afraid to use his pool of players in the coming fixtures.

"It is a big period and I am quite sure we will utilise the players in that period. I don't want to be making promises that I'm unable to keep but I think we will be able to change a few things,” he said.

"You will get players still telling you that they are fine but there's still that bit of tiredness. You take each case on its own merits and then you make some decisions on it.

"I am sure it will be pretty difficult for the team to keep going in the manner they have been doing. In any case, I bet one or two things will be enforced on us in any case with injuries and suspensions."

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