ain's largest bookmaker William Hill has become the official UK and Ireland betting partner of Premier League club Aston Villa.

Villa acting chief executive Robin Russell said: "We are delighted to add William Hill to our growing number of official partners as official UK and Ireland betting partner.

"William Hill has been one of the leading brands in bookmaking for many years and the company has enjoyed a long and successful association with football, too.

"We look forward to an exciting and productive partnership with them."

William Hill chief marketing officer Kristof Fahy added: "We're delighted that William Hill Online has become Aston Villa's official UK and Ireland betting partner.

"Aston Villa is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in English football history and it's great to be associated with such a club."