Aston Villa

Motta satisfied with point as 'compact' Juventus draw at Villa

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - 10:06 GMT

Juventus drew for a second successive game in the Champions League with a 0-0 stalemate away to Aston Villa on Wednesday, but manager Thiago Motta was satisfied to earn another point despite his side lying 19th in the standings.

Emery lauds 'fantastic' Villa despite late disappointment

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 09:28 GMT

Emery, who completed two years at Villa this week and has seen the Birmingham side flourish in the Premier League and Champions League, said his tiring team just took their foot off the gas in the final minutes, but he could not be too cross.

Villa manager says winning lob over Bayern's Neuer was pre-planned

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 11:46 GMT

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran's late lob over Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to earn a 1-0 win in the Champions League was a pre-planned tactic, the English Premier League side's manager Unai Emery said.

Villa boss Emery in selection dilemma over Watkins and Duran

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 - 10:37 GMT

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he is yet to decide on who will start up front in Saturday's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Jhon Duran offering competition for established striker Ollie Watkins with his form in recent games.

Emery delighted with Villa's poise under pressure in comeback win over Everton

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - 01:32 GMT

Emery, who last season led Villa to their first top-four finish in the league since 1995-96, was happy with his players' response under pressure, as Ollie Watkins scored a brace and substitute Jhon Duran sealed the win with a long range left-footer.

Arsenal to get early reminder of Aston Villa threat

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 - 07:42 GMT

It was a 2-0 defeat by Villa in north London in April that effectively cost Arsenal the title as late goals by Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins put the race in Manchester City's hands.

Villa winger Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 08:32 GMT

The former Paris St Germain player joins fellow France internationals Karim Benzema and Ngolo Kante at the Jeddah-based club, who hired Frenchman Laurent Blanc as head coach earlier this month.

Villa ready for season's biggest challenge against Olympiakos, Emery says

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 04:46 GMT

Aston Villa are ready to face their biggest challenge of the season on Thursday when they look to overturn a two-goal deficit against Olympiakos in the second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, manager Unai Emery said.

Villa have a mountain to climb, McGinn says

Fri, 03 May 2024 - 11:00 GMT

Aston Villa face a tough task to turn around their Europa Conference League semi-final after losing the home leg against Olympiakos 4-2 on Thursday but captain John McGinn said they are far from finished.

Villa VAR decision damaged Premier League, says Chelsea's Pochettino

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 01:14 GMT

A VAR decision chalking off what looked to be a late winner for Chelsea at Aston Villa on Saturday has damaged the Premier League, the London club's manager Mauricio Pochettino said.

Arsenal's Arteta praises 'unbelievable' Emery before Villa clash

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 - 11:00 GMT

Aston Villa's progress under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been incredible, his successor Mikel Arteta at the Gunners said on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash.

Emery's Villa to test Arsenal's title race nerves

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 08:57 GMT

Arsenal's form in the Premier League has put them within sight of their first title for 20 years but there is a good reason why many remain sceptical about the ability of Mikel Arteta's side to hold off Manchester City and Liverpool.

Foden hat-trick keeps Man City in thick of title race

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 11:27 GMT

Phil Foden scored a stunning hat-track as Manchester City crushed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday to keep their hopes of retaining the Premier League title very much alive.

Villa's McGinn keeps home form in perspective after Sheffield draw

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 10:45 GMT

A goal deep into stoppage time by substitute Nicolo Zaniolo snatched a draw for Villa on Friday as United brought the hosts' 15-match winning run at home in the league to an end.

Manchester City slump to fourth after defeat at Villa, Liverpool win

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 03:04 GMT

Leon Bailey's deflected strike after a surging run in the 74th minute sealed Villa's club record-equalling 14th successive home league win as they moved above City into third place.

Emery has turned Villa Park into a fortress

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 - 02:01 GMT

Emery's side have won 11 successive home league games and this season have scored 17 goals at Villa Park, conceding three.

Villa announce partnership with Japan's Vissel Kobe

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 11:09 GMT

"The partnership will look to further open up pathways for talented Japanese players to play in Europe and, ultimately, at Aston Villa," Villa said.

Liverpool's Konate, Thiago out for Villa match - Klopp

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 11:38 GMT

France centre back Konate is battling a muscle issue and missed last weekend's comeback win over Newcastle United, while Brazil midfielder Thiago underwent hip surgery before the start of the season and has suffered a setback in his recovery.

Burnley sign England youngster Ramsey from Villa on five-year deal

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 05:37 GMT

No financial details have been disclosed but British media reported Burnley would pay Villa 14 million pounds ($17.82 million) for the 20-year-old.

Villa sign Italy midfielder Zaniolo on loan from Galatasaray

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 - 11:30 GMT

There is a "conditional compulsory purchase option" so if certain criteria are met Villa will pay another 22.5 million euros ($24.45 million) plus 15.5 million euros in possible add-ons to make the move permanent, Galatasaray said in a statement.

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