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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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Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes Leeds United will spring a surprise on Friday night, beating Aston Villa in the Premier League. Dean Smith’s men have won all four matches to date and victory against Leeds will see them top the Premier League table for the first time since October 2001. On top of that, […]
Aston Villa host Leeds United on Friday evening, as Dean Smith’s side look to keep up their perfect start to the season, making it five victories on the bounce. A win would take Villa to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since October 2001, giving them a huge incentive to […]
Ross Barkley has been passed fit for Aston Villa’s Premier League clash with Leeds United, acting as a huge boost. Dean Smith’s in-form side welcome Marcelo Bielsa’s men to Villa Park on Friday evening, looking to make it an incredible five wins out of five to start the season. Victory would see them top the […]
John McGinn says he is back to his best and feeling “100%” again, following Aston Villa’s perfect start to the season. Dean Smith’s side find themselves is a wonderful position after four matches, winning every game, scoring 12 times and conceding just twice. Next up is the visit of Leeds United on Friday night. McGinn […]
Dean Smith has given an injury update on long-term Aston Villa absentees Tom Heaton and Wesley, saying their return will give him a healthy selection headache. The pair haven’t featured for Villa since way back on New Year’s Day, when they both suffered cruciate ligament damage in the 2-1 win away to Burnley. Both were […]
Marcelo Bielsa admits Jack Grealish is a “very good player”, ahead of Leeds United’s clash with Aston Villa this week. The two sides meet in the Premier League at Villa Park on Friday night, with Villa looking looking to maintain their 100 percent start to the season. Leeds have made a slower opening to the […]
Dean Smith has confirmed that no talks have taken place yet over Ross Barkley joining Aston Villa on a permanent deal. The 26-year-old has made an immediate impression at Villa Park, having joined on loan from Chelsea in late September. Barkley scored on his debut, in the 7-2 win over Liverpool, before proving to be […]
Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka has signed his first professional contract, the club confirmed today. The highly-rated 17-year-old (given the number of clubs after him) is yet to make a senior appearance for Villa, but big things are expected from him in the future. Despite his tender age, Chukwuemeka has been playing regularly for Villa’s […]
Ross Barkley has been hailed by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who is impressed by the Aston Villa star’s “hungry” mindset. Barkley has made an outstanding start to life at Villa Park, scoring twice in as many Premier League matches, against Liverpool and Leicester City. His last-gasp winner away to the latter on Sunday night […]
Aston Villa supporters are still basking in the glory of their start to the Premier League season, which has been beyond their wildest dreams. Having been tipped by many to be right in the mix for relegation in 2020/21, Dean Smith’s side have come flying out of the traps. Villa have won their opening four […]
Ross Barkley can be the ideal companion for Jack Grealish at Aston Villa, according to Clinton Morrison. Barkley has made a flying start to life at Villa Park, scoring in his first two matches against Liverpool and Leicester City, including a last-gasp winner away to the latter. Meanwhile, Grealish has started the season in exceptional […]
Leeds United defender Stuart Dallas says Aston Villa have his utmost respect ahead of the upcoming Premier League clash between the two teams. Villa host Marcelo Bielsa’s side on Friday evening, looking to make it wins five out of five to start their season. It has been a fantastic opening to the campaign for Dean […]
