The truth about why Aston Villa's Ross Barkley has been spotted at Coventry City training facility

Anxious injury wait‚ no Barkley - Aston Villa starting XI vs Nottingham Forest predicted

Barkley starts‚ Sancho decision - Aston Villa starting XI vs Fulham predicted

No Barkley‚ Tielemans role: Aston Villa starting XI vs Bologna predicted

Villa midfielder Barkley: McGinn return can changes things for better

Ross Barkley explains why Aston Villa's form is about to change

Abraham starts‚ Barkley decision: Aston Villa starting XI vs Chelsea predicted

Watkins decision‚ Barkley starts: Aston Villa starting XI vs Wolves predicted

Ross Barkley bites back at Aston Villa contract claim and delivers much-needed injury update

McGinn‚ Barkley‚ Tielemans - Aston Villa injury latest and return dates ahead of RB Salzburg

Jack Grealish‚ Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley updates as 13 players could miss Aston Villa v Everton

Barkley‚ Mings‚ Guessand - Latest Aston Villa injury news ahead of Europa League clash

Harvey Elliott not ‘tactically erudite' enough for Unai Emery at Aston Villa as Ross Barkley preferred

Barkley admits alcohol struggles & reveals punishment from Lampard

Barkley opens up on career alcohol struggles

Unai Emery loves me as a player but he couldn't understand my career path

Barkley reveals Lampard's advice for drinking: He knew what it was like as a young lad

Ross Barkley admits Everton transfer exit made him cry as he reveals David Moyes gesture

Ross Barkley has opened up on his decision to become teetotal after struggling with alcohol at different points in his career. The midfielder is currently enjoying a resurgent spell at Aston Villa under Unai Emery‚ but the 31-year-old has endured low points as well as high ones since making his teenage debut for his boyhood club Everton. Among those have been a few public incidents involving alcohol‚ which have in turn sparked Barkley's decision to play the remainder of his career without indulging in it.

Ross Barkley opens up on 'going without alcohol' and losing confidence

Explained: Why Ross Barkley has been named in Aston Villa squad despite UEFA decision

Why Ross Barkley was not included in Europa League squad as Aston Villa reduced after transfer

Why Ross Barkley missed Aston Villa's clash with Frankfurt as injury setbacks revealed

One per club: Sterling‚ Phillips‚ Barkley to Birmingham or Wrexham as Hollywood duo target PL stars

Aston Villa star Ross Barkley looks worse for wear as he parties with former Premier League star in Barcelona

Unai Emery explains plan for Ross Barkley after Aston Villa injury setback

Unai Emery sends Ross Barkley plea after Aston Villa injury blow

Eagle-eyed fans spot Ross Barkley's reaction to Unai Emery's substitution decision in defeat at Man City

Villa set for huge injury boost as Barkley nears return

Aston Villa injury blow confirmed and Unai Emery gives Ross Barkley update ahead of Brighton

Aston Villa injury latest as Ross Barkley update given and timeline explained

Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana injury updates ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Brentford

Martinez‚ Barkley‚ Kamara: Aston Villa injury latest and return dates ahead of Cardiff clash

Barkley offers Villa fans injury update

Ross Barkley breaks silence on injury after missing 10 Aston Villa matches

Rogers‚ Mings‚ Barkley: Unai Emery provides Aston Villa injury latest ahead of Crystal Palace

Konsa‚ Bailey‚ Barkley: Unai Emery gives Aston Villa injury updates ahead of Chelsea clash

Every word Unai Emery said about Barkley injury‚ Martinez return and Aston Villa's FA Cup chances

Ross Barkley injury update as Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa blow

Barkley and Bailey score to hand Ruud's Leicester fifth straight defeat

Barkley and Bailey help Villa claim vital victory against Leicester

Friedkin Group could take Everton transfer chance on next Ross Barkley

Ross Barkley hits winner as Aston Villa edge out RB Leipzig in thriller

Barkley on Villa's win over RB Leipzig: That's our focus‚ that's our aim‚ to get through

Barkley's strike gives Villans huge Champions League qualifying boost

Ross Barkley delivers late to put Aston Villa on brink of Champions League last 16

Top-eight finish beckons after Barkley goal sends Villa past Leipzig

Barkley's strike gives Villans huge Champions League qualifying boost

Durán stakes claim before late Barkley strike seals thriller for Villa

Super-sub Barkley snatches winner as Villa edge thriller with Leipzig

Barkley's lucky break edges Aston Villa past Leipzig in thriller

Super-subs Barkley & Duran secure Villa win after Martinez blunder

Barkley starts‚ Mings decision - Aston Villa's starting XI vs Southampton predicted

Villa boss Emery details why he brought back Barkley

Villa's winless run continues as Barkley salvages draw against Palace

Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace: Ross Barkley spares host's blushes with late header to deny Oliver Glasner's side a precious win in the rain

Barkley rescues point but Henderson is the penalty hero

Villa 2-2 Palace: Barkley header salvages point

Budgets‚ Barkley and Tottenham's most important transfer - every word from Aston Villa's Unai Emery

Barkley admits Villa disappointment after Bournemouth draw

Ross Barkley gives honest Aston Villa assessment after Bournemouth disappointment

Villa suffer another European hangover as late Evanilson header rescues point

Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth: Evanilson heads in a 96th-minute equaliser after Ross Barkley nets his first goal since returning to Villa Park as THIRTEEN yellow cards are shown by the referee

Barkley: Villa must continue momentum at Fulham

Barkley says his "dream is to win silverware" at Villa under Emery

Ross Barkley reveals Aston Villa 'dream' and makes Unai Emery confession

Barkley admits Villa "disappointment" after Man Utd draw

Barkley happy after first months with Villa boss Emery

Barkley shares Aston Villa's private target after Man Utd 'disappointment'

Villa boss Emery explains gradual Barkley introduction

Why Barkley was frustrated in Aston Villa win as Buendia lifts lid on 'long months' in injury rehab

Barkley and Wag congratulated by Molly-Mae after 'cute' baby announcement

Fleetwood v Aston Villa U21s LIVE No Mings but Barkley and Buendia start

Ross Barkley makes instant impact on Aston Villa return in impressive pre-season display

Ross Barkley 2.0 - the inside story of Aston Villa's returning midfielder

When Aston Villa players return for pre-season as Ross Barkley gets head start

Ross Barkley's BEST GOALS

OFFICIAL: England midfielder Barkley returns to Aston Villa

Barkley departs Luton Town for Aston Villa‚ eyes silverware under Emery

Ross Barkley makes 'massive' Aston Villa prediction and sets sights on silverware after transfer

Aston Villa sign midfielder Barkley from Luton

Barkley seals return to Aston Villa

Rob Edwards makes Aston Villa admission after Ross Barkley completes Luton transfer

Aston Villa sign Barkley from Luton

Aston Villa confirm three signings in one day including Ross Barkley return

Aston Villa confirm signing of Ross Barkley from relegated Luton

Breaking: Aston Villa complete £5m Ross Barkley transfer

Gallagher‚ Barkley‚ Iling-Junior and McKennie transfers will cause huge Champions League problem

The perfect midfield addition to Unai Emery's side - why Aston Villa want to sign Ross Barkley

Barkley set to return to Aston Villa

Transfer rumours: Caoimhin Kelleher to Celtic‚ Arsenal teen to Rangers‚ Ross Barkley to Aston Villa

Everton takeover news - John Textor latest‚ Kevin Campbell messages‚ Ross Barkley transfer

Ross Barkley set to seal £5million Premier League move after Luton relegation

Ross Barkley sprays sun cream on girlfriend's back during Barbados holiday

Rejuvenated Ross Barkley leaves Aston Villa trio trailing in his wake as Monchi targets transfer

Aston Villa squad value skyrockets before Ross Barkley transfer and Champions League

Unai Emery has already paid Ross Barkley a compliment ahead of Aston Villa transfer

Contract details revealed as Aston Villa lead transfer chase

Aston Villa make their move to re-sign Ross Barkley

Aston Villa offer Ross Barkley a three-year deal as they look to use Champions League football to lure the midfielder following superb season at Luton