Lambert: Aston Villa a bigger club than WBA

Paul Lambert Credit: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

Aston Villa manager, Paul Lambert, has added extra spice to Monday’s Midlands derby with West Bromwich Albion, by insisting his club are bigger than their rivals.

Villa have traditionally been regarded as the top side in the region due to past successes and 42,000 capacity stadium.

However, it is West Bromwich Albion who have been the higher placed side in recent seasons, and are establishing themselves as the top midlands club.

The battle for supremacy has ignited rivalry between supporters, but Villa manager, Paul Lambert, believes his side are still number one: