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Villa boss Lambert lifted by Benteke comeback

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert was pleased with Christian Benteke's return in defeat at home to Manchester City.

Lambert hailed striker Benteke's return after five months out with a torn Achilles, revealing Gabriel Agbonlahor was withdrawn after feeling "dizzy" in the warm-up.

"He didn't feel good in the warm-up, he was light-headed and dizzy," said Lambert of Agbonlahor. "So you can't take any chances.

"Getting Christian back was a bonus. He's only been back a number of weeks but he showed signs he's getting back."

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