Villa have bounced back from their defeat to Stoke City on 23rd August to go on a four-match unbeaten league run which leaves them only one point behind Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea in third.

Carew's 33rd-minute goal helped Martin O'Neill's men to a 2-1 win over Sunderland on Saturday to earn them their third successive league win.

The Norwegian has become a firm favourite with Villa fans, something which he understands and appreciates.

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He told the club's official website: "The fans have been awesome this season and the impact they have made in cheering us on has been incredible.

"There's nothing better than a packed Villa Park crowd cheering us on. The players are going to need all the support they can get this season with Villa striving for success in a number of competitions."

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