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Freelance football writer with a huge passion for the game. Liverpool fanatic since the 1990s, for my sins.
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Michail Antonio could miss West Ham’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa next month. The two sides meet at the London Stadium on November 30th, by which time the league table will really be starting to take shape. Villa currently sit third in the table, following four wins out of five, with a victory in […]
James Ward-Prowse admits he is “pleased” to see Matt Targett doing well at Aston Villa, ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash with Southampton. The two sides lock horns at Villa Park on Sunday lunchtime, with Dean Smith’s men looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat at home to Leeds United last time around. […]
Aston Villa host Southampton on Sunday afternoon, as they look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Dean Smith’s side were stunned by Leeds United in their last outing, losing 3-0 at Villa Park. Victory over Saints would be just what the doctor ordered – here’s how we think Villa will line-up…
A number of Aston Villa fans have been sharing their happiness at Wesley being pictured back in training. It hasn’t been the most positive week at Villa Park, following last weekend’s shock 3-0 defeat at home to Leeds United. It was a result that many weren’t expecting, considering Dean Smith’s side had started the Premier […]
Aston Villa striker Wesley is making positive progress in his recovery from a long-term injury. The 23-year-old has missed almost the entire year with cruciate ligament damage, having picked up the injury against Burnley on January 2nd. It has been a long road for Wesley, but a post on Villa’s official Twitter account on Thursday […]
Aston Villa are in the mix to sign youngster Mohamed Simakan in January, according to journalist Francesco Di Frisco. The 20-year-old defender is currently shining for Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, making eight appearances already this season, as well as providing one assist. Villa aren’t alone in expressing an interest in Simakan, however, with Borussia Dortmund […]
Trezeguet risks being dropped for Aston Villa’s Premier League clash with Southampton, according to Alan Hutton. Dean Smith’s side host Saints on Sunday afternoon, looking to get back to winning ways after the shock 3-0 loss at home to Leeds United. Villa’s team has generally been very set this season, with the majority of it […]
Aston Villa could miss out on the signing of Dundee United defender Kerr Smith, with Manchester United hovering ominously. That’s according to the Manchester Evening News, who claim that the 15-year-old Scot is currently on trial at United. Villa and Everton have both been seen as potential suitors for Kerr, however, and continue to be. […]
Dean Smith has expressed his frustration at the Premier League tinkering with Aston Villa’s fixture schedule at late notice. The Villains’ perfect start to the season was ruined last Friday, as Leeds United stunned the hosts at Villa Park. The 3-0 defeat was a result that not many saw coming and it leaves Smith’s men […]
Henri Lansbury has rejected a payout on reduced terms from Aston Villa, according to The Athletic‘s Gregg Evans. Villa are keen to get rid of the 30-year-old, with Dean Smith not considering him part of his plans moving forward. Lansbury is yet to play a minute of action in the Premier League this season, being […]
Kevin Phillips has tipped Henri Lansbury to join former club Nottingham Forest in January. The 30-year-old is set to play no part in Aston Villa’s Premier League season, with Dean Smith deeming him surplus to requirements. Lansbury is yet to play a minute of football in the top flight so far in 2020/21 and that […]
Aston Villa have made a strong start to the season, defying the doubters who thought a Premier League relegation fight was inevitable. But how good is your knowledge of Villa’s campaign so far? We’ve created this quiz in order for you to prove your brilliance – see how many you answer correctly! Best of luck…
