Villa boss says Clarke will be ok after Old Trafford injury

Aston Villa manager Alex Mc Leish says Ireland international Ciaran Clarke will be available for next weekends meeting with Sunderland despite his head injury during yesterdays 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

The defender gave away a questionable penalty when Ashley Young went down heavily early, he picked up the injury when colliding with Patrice Evra latter in the game.

The 22 year old has just returned from an 8 week absence due to a knee injury and will want to play his part in the last five games as Villa aim to avoid relegation.

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