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James Thompson

James Thompson

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Aston Villa predicted starting XI vs Fulham
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Aston Villa predicted starting XI vs Fulham

Aston Villa are on the road again this evening with a midweek Premier League clash in the capital against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Villans’ previous game saw a brace from Mason Mount secure a 2-0 win for Chelsea at Villa Park last weekend. Looking ahead to tonight’s showdown on the Thames, here’s our prediction […]

Aston Villa share Cameron Archer injury update
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Aston Villa share Cameron Archer injury update

Aston Villa are back in action this evening with an away clash against Fulham in the Premier League. Their previous outing saw the Villans lose 2-0 to Chelsea at Villa Park last weekend. Heading into this showdown in west London, it appears as though Steven Gerrard has been handed an injury boost in one area […]

Gerrard must bench Ollie Watkins for Fulham clash
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Gerrard must bench Ollie Watkins for Fulham clash

Aston Villa are in action tonight with an away clash against Fulham in the Premier League. The Villans’ previous outing saw them lose 2-0 at home to Chelsea last weekend thanks to a brace from Mason Mount. Looking ahead to tonight’s showdown in west London, one player who has been a prominent figure in Steven […]

Pete O’Rourke: NSWE will be concerned with Gerrard
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Pete O’Rourke: NSWE will be concerned with Gerrard

Aston Villa currently find themselves 16th in the Premier League table with nine points on the board from their opening 10 games of the season prior to Wednesday night’s round of fixtures. Across those 10 games, the Villans have won two, drawn three and lost five, leaving manager Steven Gerrard under pressure. After some Villa […]

Gabby Agbonlahor urges Gerrard to preserve 4-3-3
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Gabby Agbonlahor urges Gerrard to preserve 4-3-3

Aston Villa were defeated again in their latest Premier League game as they lost 2-0 to Chelsea at Villa Park on Sunday. Despite the result, former Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has shared his thoughts on Steven Gerrard’s team selection for that game and why he should stick with it going forward. He also namechecked two […]

Dion Dublin believes Ollie Watkins is overthinking
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Dion Dublin believes Ollie Watkins is overthinking

Aston Villa have had a troubled start to their latest Premier League season, particularly from an attacking point of view. After 10 games, Steven Gerrard’s side have netted just seven goals, leaving Wolves (four) as the only team in the division to score fewer. One man who has struggled in front of goal for the […]

Aston Villa could look to appoint Mauricio Pochettino
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Aston Villa could look to appoint Mauricio Pochettino

Aston Villa reportedly have their eye on a potential managerial replacement for Steven Gerrard should he be dismissed by the club. According to a recent report from The Telegraph, Villa will look to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino if they decide to relieve Gerrard of his current duties. The 50-year-old is […]

Gregg Evans says Steven Gerrard’s job could be at risk
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Gregg Evans says Steven Gerrard’s job could be at risk

The Athletic journalist Gregg Evans has shared some details regarding Steven Gerrard’s current position in charge of Aston Villa, as well as what the future could hold for the 42-year-old. In a recent online Q&A with The Athletic, the reporter was asked if Gerrard’s job is at risk following Villa’s rocky results in the league […]

Reece James could miss Chelsea’s trip to Villa Park
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Reece James could miss Chelsea’s trip to Villa Park

Aston Villa’s next Premier League fixture sees them take on Chelsea at Villa Park on Sunday. Looking ahead to this showdown, it seems as though the Midlands club may have been indirectly handed a potential injury boost which could have an impact on their chances of securing a positive result against Graham Potter’s side. What’s […]

Gabby Agbonlahor slams “distinterested” Philippe Coutinho
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Gabby Agbonlahor slams “distinterested” Philippe Coutinho

Aston Villa dropped points yet again on Monday as they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League game. With Steven Gerrard reportedly under pressure as a result of his team’s poor start to the campaign, with just two wins in nine games, one player in particular has come under scrutiny from […]

Gerrard drops Leon Bailey injury update
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Gerrard drops Leon Bailey injury update

Aston Villa have a tough test ahead of them this weekend as Steven Gerrard’s side take on Chelsea at Villa Park in their latest Premier League fixture. The Midlands club have had an uninspiring start to their season having won just two of their nine league games, drawing three and losing four. Their previous outing […]