Nicolas Jackson’s best Aston Villa moments already offer Unai Emery a starting point for the next stage of his attacking rebuild. Against Club Brugge, Jackson punished space behind the defence. Against Tottenham, he benefited from Johan Manzambi’s support before creating the room to finish. Both performances showed how dangerous he can become when Villa give […]
Alysson deserves a meaningful opportunity when Aston Villa return against Brentford on Saturday. His contribution against Sevilla strengthened a case that already included something more valuable: a Premier League goal. Alejandro Garnacho finished the move that put Villa ahead in Spain, but Alysson supplied the delivery. For Unai Emery, the player creating that chance should […]
Aston Villa’s first ticket window for the Carabao Cup trip to Bournemouth opens today, with season-ticket holders needing 1,210 away points. Villa have an allocation of 1,352 for the fourth-round tie at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday 28 October, kicking off at 7.45pm GMT. The club’s official ticket announcement sets out three priority windows. Who can […]
Aston Villa reportedly asked Sevilla about Lucien Agoumé during their visit for the Antonio Puerta Trophy, with the Spanish club valuing the midfielder at €40million. Sevilla outlet Orgullo Biri claims Villa’s sporting department enquired about the Frenchman after watching him at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Its report, published on Sunday, says Sevilla would require an offer […]
Aston Villa return from the international break with five matches in 15 days, including four at Villa Park. Brentford’s visit on Saturday begins a run that combines Premier League fixtures against Newcastle and Manchester City with two Champions League home games. For Unai Emery, the schedule offers an opportunity to build momentum. It also means […]
Craig Pawson is listed to referee Aston Villa’s Premier League return against Brentford at Villa Park on Saturday. FotMob’s match listing names Pawson as the official for the 3pm kick-off, with Unai Emery’s side seeking their first home league victory of the season. Villa lost their opening two Premier League matches at Villa Park against […]
Aston Villa have a fresh fitness concern over Matty Cash after the defender reportedly came off injured during Poland’s defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday. RotoWire, citing Villa reporter John Townley, reports that Cash was limping as he left the pitch, although he was able to walk off unaided. Polish outlet Goal.pl also reports […]
Aston Villa defender Matteo Ruggeri completed 18 of his 20 passes during a 55-minute appearance for Italy against Türkiye on Monday, according to figures shared by Aston Villa Statto. The left-back started the Nations League meeting in Bologna, adding another international appearance after making his senior debut against the same opponents earlier in the window. […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki completed 90 minutes as Japan beat New Zealand 2–1 to win the Kirin Cup on Monday. Ritsu Doan scored the winner in the 71st minute at Tokyo’s National Stadium after Ben Old cancelled out Ayase Ueda’s first-half opener. The Japan Football Association’s official match record confirms Suzuki started and remained […]
Aston Villa youngster Oscar Johnson won the penalty that brought England Under-17s level during Sunday’s 3–2 defeat by Germany. The forward chased a through ball into the area before Germany captain Ben Nwachukwu brought him down, according to England’s official match report. Reggie Watson converted the spot-kick to cancel out Maroko Soldic’s opener, giving England […]
Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelöf says frustration with Sweden’s draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina contributed to his decision not to speak to reporters afterwards. The Sweden captain addressed the incident at Sunday’s press conference before the trip to Romania, explaining that he also had not heard journalists calling for him. Speaking in comments published by […]
Aston Villa winger Ibrahim Mbaye provided the assist for Senegal’s winning goal against Comoros on Sunday, adding another decisive contribution to his international break. Aston Villa confirmed Mbaye’s assist in the 1-0 friendly victory in Marseille, where Iliman Ndiaye scored after five minutes. According to Pan Africa Football’s match report, Pape Matar Sarr released Mbaye […]
