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SUNMax Yates is a Freelance Football Writer at ReadAstonVilla with almost a year of experience. He is a passionate Villa fan and has expert knowledge in pretty much anything to do with the club. When not writing, Max is probably thinking about or watching football, as well as playing cricket in the summer.
Unai Emery described Aston Villa’s 3-1 first-leg lead as a “fantastic result,” though he admitted the scoreline was a generous reflection of his side’s actual performance. The Villa boss saw his side take a massive step toward the semi-finals thanks to goals from Ezri Konsa and a brace from the irrepressible Ollie Watkins. However, the Spaniard was under […]
Ollie Watkins was the difference-maker on Thursday night, netting a clinical brace to hand Aston Villa a vital 3-1 lead in their Europa League quarter-final against Bologna. His double puts the Villans in a commanding position ahead of the return leg at Villa Park. Following the win, a defiant Watkins declared he is “raring to […]
Aston Villa take a commanding two-goal lead back to Villa Park after a clinical performance at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara winning 3-1 against Bologna. Despite heavy pressure from the hosts, Unai Emery’s side secured their eighth consecutive Europa League win. It was a quiet start to the game as the early exchanges were defined by […]
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that Jadon Sancho will miss Aston Villa’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Bologna tonight Jadon Sancho featured in Aston Villa’s 2-1 defeat against Elche in a friendly match during the international break. Villa spent three days in Spain as part of a mid-season camp for the players […]
“We are here to win.” Matty Cash issues a defiant rallying cry ahead of Aston Villa’s Europa League quarter-final. Matty Cash has been one of Aston Villa’s best players this season. He was a bright light in what was a pretty dire start to the Premier League season, scoring the side first goal in a […]
After seventeen days, Aston Villa are finally back in action. This evening, they take on Bologna in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, hoping to continue their quest for silverware. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash It is the third meeting between the two sides in two seasons, having […]
Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana is attracting interest from Manchester United, as the Red Devils look to upgrade their midfield. The Belgian international is reportedly valued at around £50 million, the same figure that Villa paid Everton in July 2024. As the Red Devils look to inject power and height into their engine room, internal discussions […]
Aston Villa travel to Italy on Thursday 9th April with a significant disciplinary cloud hanging over their Europa League quarter-final clash against Bologna. While Unai Emery’s side are favourites to progress, four key players are currently walking a disciplinary tightrope, knowing one yellow card will trigger an automatic one-match suspension which could derail Villa’s plans for the return fixture at […]
Aston Villa are reportedly positioning themselves at the front of the queue for Celta Vigo’s Óscar Mingueza, as Unai Emery looks to bolster his defensive options without breaking the bank. The versatile 26-year-old, Óscar Mingueza who has become a vital cog in the Spanish side’s backline, is rapidly approaching the end of his current tenure in […]
Arsenal’s stoppage time 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon last night confirmed that Premier League have finished inside the top two of UEFA’s coefficient rankings, meaning fifth position can qualify for the Champions League for the 2026/27 season Which ultimately means for Aston Villa, their chances have now considerably increased. Currently, the Villans sit in fourth […]
Jadon Sancho’s tumultuous tenure at Old Trafford appears to be reaching its final act, with the winger set to depart Manchester United as a free agent this summer. After a series of high-profile loan spells including his current stint at Aston Villa and a previous return to Germany the 26-year-old’s contract is expected to expire in June, ending a […]
The Women’s Super League comes to a temporary standstill this week as the April international window takes center stage. It is a massive period for the Villa contingent, with no fewer than 13 first-team stars jetting off to represent their nations across the globe. From high-stakes 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers to crucial UEFA Women’s U19 Euro rounds, the […]
