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O'Neill's men 4-1 ahead after first leg in Iceland

By Lewis Rutledge   Last updated: 28th August 2008

Martin ONeill Aston Villa manager

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Aston Villa will be confident of advancing to the first round of the Uefa Cup as they hold a 4-1 lead going into the second leg of their qualifier against FH Hafnarfjordur.

Gareth Barry, Ashley Young, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Martin Laursen all scored in Iceland to put Villa in a commanding position.

Villa have kept up their fine form in front of goal in their opening two Premier League games, netting six times.

They beat Manchester City 4-2 at home before slipping to a shock 3-2 defeat against newly promoted.

Martin O'Neill will now be hoping that Villa return to winning ways, although he could decide to make changes ahead of this weekend's clash with Liverpool.

Striker Marlon Harewood, defender Zat Knight and midfielder Craig Gardner could all be handed starts, while Wayne Routledge will also be looking to feature after making a late substitute appearance against Stoke.

Gareth Barry may be rested after announcing this week that he would be staying with the club, while Nicky Shorey is out with a knee injury.

Hafnarfjordur will be determined to turn in an improved performance and make Villa work hard for a place in the first round.

Heimir Gudjonsson's side have slipped back to second in their domestic league with a defeat and a draw since the first leg.

Former Stoke forward Tryggvi Gudmundsson is likely to provide the biggest threat to Villa's backline, although it was his namesake Matthias Gudmundsson who found the target against Villa last time out.

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