Premier League - Barry statement: "I'm staying at Villa"

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Midfielder Gareth Barry will not leave Aston Villa before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month.















The 27-year-old had seemed certain to leave Villa Park for Liverpool over the summer, but the move has stalled over recent weeks.
Now, despite apparent late interest from Arsenal, Barry has ended any lingering uncertainty about his future - at least in the short term.
His agent, Alex Black, released a statement reading: "Gareth made a decision to stay two weeks ago and informed Aston Villa of his intentions.
"During this time discussions have taken place to decide the best way forward for all parties.
"Any talks regarding a potential new contract and Aston Villa will not be taking place until the end of the season.
"Gareth wants to concentrate on playing to the best of his ability this season and we hope this draws a line under the matter."
Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he hopes to persuade the England international to sign a new four-year contract worth £70,000-a-week, as well as a rearranged testimonial.
O'Neill said: "We'll see what develops. It's been a long period of time and I genuinely thought it would have resolved itself long, long before now.
"It hasn't happened. If Gareth is our player for the foreseeable future, then that is something that would be delightful for all of us."