10:01am Monday 29th June 2009
By Jon Murray
Oxford United have fixed up an attractive pre-season friendly at home to an Aston Villa XI.
Martin O'Neill has said he will send a strong squad for the game on Tuesday August 4 (7.45pm).
It will be United's final pre-season game before the Blue Square Premier campaign kicks off on August 8.
U's manager Chris Wilder said: "I really appreciate Villa making such a great gesture. it will be a great test for us and a game for the fans to look forward to."
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