Good afternoon and welcome to LIVE text commentary of Aston Villa's clash with Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park!

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FULL-TIME! Villa seal what was ultimately a comfortable win. Some dazzling play in the first half, less so in the second - but they had already established a cushion by that stage. Alex McLeish applauded off after delivering victory in his first game at Villa Park. Problems for Blackburn - they've lost their first two games of the campaign.

Belting hit from Olsson on his left foot - but it was a long way out. It's just a touch too high, and lands on the netting of the goal.

Rash challenge from Bannan gives away a free-kick around 30 yards out.

Blackburn are camped out on the edge of the Villa penalty area here, but the hosts containing them well enough.

Formica this time tries a shot from distance when the ball breaks his way - but it's well over the bar. Four minutes of added time are scheduled.

Formica steps up to take a corner - it's lofted high and deep, where Nelsen gathers. He attempts a shot, but it's blocked.

Good cross from Salgado causes tremors in the Villa defence, but eventually Albrighton takes control on the far side and clears the ball away.

Goal-kick for the home side as another Blackburn move fizzles out - Collins takes it and heaves the ball upfield.

McLeish looks far from being at ease on the bench, but he must be pleased with the scoreline and performance today. He's a man whose face rarely betrays joy, though.

Salgado and Dunn collide going for the ball - and of the two team-mates Dunn comes off worse. Looks as if he'll be alright once he's had that magic trudge to the sideline and comes back on...

Danger in the Blackburn box! A good corner from N'Zogbia and Robinson has to lift it away from the waiting Villa shirts with a fingertip touch.

Petrovic has his first shot in the Premier League - a long-range hit from 25 yards. It's high and harmless.

Hoilett tries a shot through a crowded penalty area, but it doesn't test Given.

Yellow for Petrov, who's seething at that decision. But he body-checked Formica, and the fact that he came off worse, going to ground, was ultimately irrelevant.

Hoilett and Formica link, but the latter's ball down the line for Salgado is overhit, and N'Zogbia does his defensive duties well.

And no sooner do I say that than N'Zogbia teases his way down the byline and puts in a threatening cross, which Blackburn scramble clear.

Disappointing delivery from the French midfielder - behind the men waiting in the box. He's had a quiet second half.

Another dangerous set-piece opportunity for the hosts, N'Zogbia insists on taking it.

They are - Blackburn change Formica for Roberts, while Petrovic is on for Pedersen.