Emiliano Martinez has publicly apologised after Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham, calling it the “worst performance by far this season” and demanding a collective response on Thursday. Meanwhile, Netflix has announced a film about the goalkeeper’s extraordinary life.
Unai Emery called for perspective after Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham, reminding supporters that Villa are still level with Liverpool on 58 points and in the Europa League semi-finals. Here’s everything he said.
Emery’s seven changes backfired spectacularly as Tottenham dominated Villa Park, Gallagher and Richarlison putting Spurs 2-0 up before Buendia’s late header proved too little too late. Here are the full-time ratings.
Youri Tielemans has delivered a clear and direct rallying cry ahead of Sunday’s Tottenham clash insisting Villa must move on from consecutive defeats and secure their Champions League spot without further slip-ups.
Sandwiched between two Europa League semi-final legs, Aston Villa must refocus for Sunday’s 7pm Premier League clash with relegation-threatened Tottenham, with Amadou Onana a fresh injury concern.
Unai Emery has delivered a clear and unambiguous message ahead of Sunday’s clash with Tottenham, the Premier League is the priority, VAR is done, and Villa are fully focused on securing Champions League football.
Aston Villa’s Under-21s gave everything in a breathless 3-2 defeat to reigning PL2 champions Manchester City, but Floyd Samba and Kaden Braithwaite ultimately ended the Young Lions’ season at Bodymoor Heath.
Damian Vidagany has echoed Emery’s furious VAR criticism after Elliot Anderson escaped punishment for a challenge that the Villa manager claims could have broken Ollie Watkins’ ankle. Here’s the full story.
Unai Emery insisted the tie is not finished after Villa’s 1-0 defeat at the City Ground, but his most explosive words were reserved for VAR after Elliot Anderson avoided a red card for a challenge on Ollie Watkins.
Unai Emery took a calculated risk starting Amadou Onana despite his fitness concerns and the gamble has backfired with the Belgian midfielder picking up an injury during tonight’s semi-final at the City Ground.
Chris Wood’s ruthless penalty separated the sides at the City Ground, but Villa’s Europa League dream is very much alive heading into the second leg at Villa Park on 7 May. Here are the full-time ratings.
Martinez produced one of the saves of the season to keep Villa level after a breathless first half at the City Ground. Here are the half-time player ratings and tactical breakdown from the Europa League semi-final first leg.