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​Villa's Agbonlahor told to improve fitness

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor will be unavailable for two weeks as he undergoes a personal fitness programme.

The 29-year-old will be out for three of bottom of the table Villa's remaining five matches.

Caretaker manager Eric Black told BBC Sport: "We met earlier this week and agreed Gabby has to get fitter.

"'I have only been here five weeks so can't be held accountable for what's gone on with him before.

"He will work with the first-team group in fitness work and also train with the under 21s. We'll reassess his fitness in a fortnight."

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