Match

Unai Emery Reacts as Villa Fight Back to Secure Vital Chelsea Win

Aston Villa ended their five-game winless run in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea at Villa Park. Marco Asensio’s brace, assisted by Marcus Rashford, secured three crucial points against a direct rival for European qualification, reigniting Villa’s push for the top four.Villa’s ability to come from behind has been a defining feature of their season, with Unai Emery’s side now winning more points (18) from losing positions than any...

Unai Emery’s Frustration Grows After Ipswich Draw

Unai Emery's Match Reaction to Ipswich Town DrawAston Villa’s winless run extended to four matches after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, despite playing against ten men for over 50 minutes. The result leaves Unai Emery’s side increasingly stuck in mid-table, with tougher fixtures looming, and a growing concern that their inability to put teams away at home could cost them European football next season.Villa’s home form, now reads six...

Villa are the Galacticos of the Championship says Bristol City’s Lee Johnson

The Villa Appetiser: Aston Villa v Bristol City 2017 That was more like it!A much-needed three points were won this weekend, and while the performance was...

Three Ways for Aston Villa to Beat Derby County at Home

By Richard Wakefield Sheepish Display Aston Villa continue their downward spiral towards the relegation zone after yet another defeat at the hands of Newcastle. The 2-0...

Villa Will Get it Right with Bruce at the Helm says Steve McClaren

The Villa Appetiser: Aston Villa v Derby 2017 We've seen that anything can happen in the Championship. But was it realistic to expect a win...

Three Ways for Aston Villa to Beat Newcastle United Away

Mission Failed If the defeats to Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Ipswich didn't stop people from hoping for an illustrious play-off spot, Villa's 3-1 home defeat...

Steve Bruce Says “I Haven’t Been Good Enough”, Benitez says, Spending Money Not Key

The Villa Appetiser: Newcastle v Aston Villa 2017 Only one thing to say...Can Villa finally record a first win of 2017?It might be an unlikely fixture...

Three Ways for Aston Villa to Beat Barnsley at Home

By Richard Wakefield Experiment Over A crushing 1-0 defeat to Ipswich Town put an end to Aston Villa's unbeaten home form, their only saving grace this...

Steve Bruce Says Villa Must “Get Ready for the Flak” as Barnsley Visit

The Villa Appetiser: Aston Villa v Barnsley 2017 With Saturday's performance still fresh in Villa fans' minds, it's perhaps a good thing that there's another game...

Mick McCarthy Speaks about the Reality of Villa’s January Signings

The Villa Appetiser: Aston Villa v Ipswich Town 2017 Last weekend's defeat to Forest saw our wretched run continue.Losing games is one thing, but our recent...

Three Ways for Aston Villa to Beat Ipswich Town at Home

By Richard Wakefield Same Old Villa The January transfer window has passed and most of Steve Bruce's signings have had two games to settle in, yet...

Clash of the Two Ever-Changing Teams – Lansbury Return and Hogan Debut

The Villa Appetiser: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa 2016 It could only happen to Villa.News surfaced that Colin Calderwood was set to be appointed as assistant manager...

Three Ways For Aston Villa To Beat Nottingham Forest Away

Debut to Forget Aston Villa's midweek trip to Griffin Park ended in defeat as Brentford won comfortably 3-0. Debutants such as Hourihane and Bjarnason were...

Three Ways For Aston Villa to Beat Brentford (aka Pub Team) Away

Last Stand A winless January for Villa has done no favours in convincing their critics that a promotion charge is possible. However reinforcements have been...