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Aston Villa confident Andreas Weimann will stay

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert was today confident that the club will be able to hang on to Andreas Weimann after a speculation over the striker's future.

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Contract talks between the Austria's international and Villa were believed to have hit a snag during the week but Lambert remained optimistic he would stay.

"They are still talking. I've spoken to Andi numerous times on certain things. He's been fine. I think he is really focused on the games here," said Lambert.

"He's still under contract. I don't think he'll walk away."

Meanwhile, Villa striker Darren Bent looks doubtful for the clash with City with a foot injury while Lambert will check on the fitness of captain Ron Vlaar over the weekend.