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Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor will miss half of the relegation run-in - on a football fat camp.

The club today confirmed that Agbonlahor is unavailable for a fortnight while he undergoes a personal fitness programme.

Agbonlahor missed last weekend's defeat to Bournemouth with a virus and was out of action for the previous loss to Chelsea while an investigation into his conduct was held.

Villa decided to take no further action against their current longest serving player for his break in Dubai when he was spotted smoking a shisha pipe.

Interim manager Eric Black explained: "Last week I didn't want Gabby to come in with a virus and be around the other players.

"Gabby and I had a meeting on Monday.

"We've decided he'll work separately from the group and work on his own fitness programme. He'll follow that for the next 14 days. We felt together he needs to improve his fitness."

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Agbonlahor will not be involved in the squad for Villa's trip to Manchester United on Saturday, when relegation is expected to be confirmed.

He could also miss the home match against Southampton and visit to Watford. It is not yet known whether the intensive fitness programme will whip him into shape for the final two games at home to Newcastle and away at Arsenal.

Agbonlahor has struggled for fitness this season and has looked to be carrying weight.