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This doubly positive result means the Villans have cut their relegation likelihood from 41% at the start of the day down to 13% by the end of it.
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Aston Villa had been favourites to sign Carson on a permanent basis but manager Martin O'Neill's interest appeared to cool with Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson emerging as a more likely target for the Villans.
BBC: Stoke withdraw from Carson chase
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The Villans, who were also linked with Paul Robinson prior to his move to Blackburn, have also seen keepers Scott Carson and Thomas Sorensen leave the club this summer for West Brom and Stoke City respectively.
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