Aston Villa midfielder Scott Sinclair says he is happy to get a fresh start at the club.

The 25-year-old has signed on loan after barely featuring for Manchester City, who he joined in 2012.

He has made fewer than 20 appearances since then. 

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The winger, who almost saw the deal fall through, told Sky Sports News it's a relief to end that chapter of his career.

"The period at Man City has been frustrating as a player, not playing and then training with one coach on my own on Saturday. That's all behind me now and hopefully now I can look forward and bring my form back and play every week," he said.