On 8 November, it emerged in some national newspapers that the reason Agbonlahor decided not to pursue legal action against Barton was because he "felt sorry" for him. On 15 November, he scored once and played a part in the other goal, when Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2–0 at Emirates Stadium. He scored a brace against Bolton Wanderers on 13 December.
On November 8, it was reported in some national newspapers that Agbonlahor chose not to pursue legal action against Barton because he felt sorry for him. On November 15, he scored once and assisted in the other goal when Aston Villa defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Emirates Stadium. He scored a brace against Bolton Wanderers on December 13.