Aston Villa have named Alejandro Garnacho and Tammy Abraham in their starting XI against Sevilla, with Pau Torres and Brian Madjo among the substitutes. Tyrone Mings captains Unai Emery’s side for Friday’s Antonio Puerta Trophy friendly. Marco Bizot starts in goal, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis, George Hemmings and Fortes also feature. The confirmed team sheet gives […]
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has claimed other clubs have inflated their budgets while discussing the financial restrictions affecting recruitment. His comments, made in an interview with Diario de Sevilla, have emerged as Manchester City appeal against the findings in their Premier League financial case. In Football365’s published English translation, Emery said: “Yes, many other […]
Aston Villa supporters have been offered a closer look at the club’s future dressing-room area as the Villa Park redevelopment continues. Drone footage dated 1 October features the space earmarked for the home dressing room, the approach to the away facilities and the planned players’ tunnel, according to Football Ground Guide’s latest report. Those details […]
Aston Villa reportedly have Gonzalo García on their radar, but Fulham’s stance could leave any future move costing up to €70million. Ekrem Konur, writing for 4-4-2 on 30 September, claims Villa admire the Spanish striker’s tactical flexibility, with Arsenal also following his progress. The 22-year-old only joined Fulham from Real Madrid this summer, making the […]
Aston Villa will face a Sevilla side missing seven players on Friday, with Rubén Vargas and Kike Salas left out despite returning to training this week. The pair remain in rehabilitation and do not feature in Luis García Plaza’s 23-man squad for the Antonio Puerta Trophy. Sevilla’s official squad announcement, published on Thursday, confirms another […]
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has called on his players to maintain their improving form against Sevilla as he prepares for the Premier League restart. Villa won three of their final four matches before the international break and complete their Spanish training camp with Friday’s friendly. Speaking to VillaTV, Emery explained that his side wanted […]
Aston Villa defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has vowed to keep pushing for a regular place in Unai Emery’s side ahead of Friday’s friendly against Sevilla. The 24-year-old joined from Southampton on 1 September and made his debut in the Carabao Cup victory over Coventry City. He now wants to build on that early opportunity. Speaking to […]
Aston Villa fans buying Barcelona tickets face cancellation if they fail to submit the required supporter details by noon on Friday 23 October. A new sales phase opened at 9.30am on Friday. Villa have 2,987 seats for the 3 November Champions League trip, with adult tickets costing €50. According to Villa’s official ticket announcement, supporters […]
Aston Villa interim boss Brian Sørensen offered an encouraging assessment of his side’s performance after Wednesday’s 3-1 cup victory over Newcastle United. Villa’s official post-match interview carries the verdict “Really good from minute one”, reflecting his satisfaction with the display that began his temporary spell in charge. The result followed Natalia Arroyo’s departure and a […]
Aston Villa-linked winger Ruben Vargas has been warned that his talent alone will not secure a place in Sevilla’s team ahead of Friday’s meeting with Unai Emery’s side. Luis García Plaza delivered the message in an interview with ABC earlier this week, making his expectations clear as the Switzerland international works towards a return from […]
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been hailed as the returning “king” by Spanish newspaper AS ahead of Friday’s friendly against Sevilla. The AS preview carries the headline “Emery: el rey vuelve a Nervión”, which translates as “Emery: the king returns to Nervión”. It is a striking tribute to the Villa manager before he takes […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki saved a decisive penalty as Japan beat Ecuador in a shootout to reach the Kirin Cup final on Thursday. Suzuki kept a clean sheet during the goalless match before making the intervention that separated the sides from the spot. According to AS’s match report, he denied Castillo with Ecuador’s third […]
