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I was happy to escape the Man Utd negativity – it was common sense to join Aston Villa

Mirror reportSunday 8 November, 07:00 UKSingle source

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Former Manchester United player explains his decision to join Aston Villa, citing the need to escape negativity at Old Trafford.

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