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My Old Man Said Aston Villa matches – previews and coverage.
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...
A Polite Benitez says “We Cannot Think It Will Be Easy” as Newcastle Plot Revenge
Aston Villa v Newcastle 2016
Just over 42,000 Villa fans were at Villa Park in 2009 when victory over Newcastle saw Alan Shearer's men relegated.Now...
The Villa Influence: Positives from an Irishman Despite Defeat Against Watford
For a moment there I thought I was actually going to be talking about an Aston Villa win. But you can always rely on...
Sanchez Flores Says Villa Have “Amazing Players” and Team Potential “Very High” Huh?
Watford vs Aston Villa 2016
In all honesty, Saturday's game is a fixture that has little purpose for either side.Sure, Sanchez Flores' Watford lost at Wembley last...
The Villa Influence: Randy Lerner Not Alone Feeling a Nagging Sense of Inevitability
Inevitability is defined as something that is considered unavoidable. Relegation became an inevitability, but it could have been avoided.If inevitability set in against Leicester City,...
‘Devastated’ Eric Black’s Thankless Task Aims to Avoid 10-strait Losses
Aston Villa vs Southampton 2016
With takeover talk, board members leaving and Agbonlahor gossip columns, you'd be forgiven for forgetting there's still a few Premier League matches...
The Villa Influence: From Player Attitudes to Relegation Confirmation
They call the home of Manchester United the Theatre of Dreams, yet there was neither theatre nor dreams associated with the weekend’s game.The last...
“Let’s Surprise a Few People” says Eric Black with a Straight Face Ahead of Imminent Relegation
Manchester United vs Aston Villa 2016
When 3pm comes around, Villa could already be relegated, so it's only fitting Saturday's match pits us against a team...
The Villa Influence: From Black’s Bizarre Selections to Effort Issues Against the Cherries
It is the first time I have gone to a game with absolutely no expectations. I had completely resigned myself to relegation and anything...
Villa Appetiser: ‘Villa not in this Position by Chance’ says Aston Villa Caretaker Boss
Aston Villa v Bournemouth 2016
While some Villa fans might have been hoping for some managerial news this week, the main talk has surrounded Villa's new...
The Villa Influence: A Look at the Main Forces at Play in the Chelsea Defeat
Yesterday was the first time I’d drove to Villa Park since I’d passed my test in November, and the ride there mirrored Chelsea’s performance...
‘I’ve Seen No Splits in the Dressing Room’ Insists Eric Black, as Hiddink also Waffles Nonsense
Aston Villa v Chelsea 2016With Eric Black drafted in to oversee Villa's relegation, a game against Chelsea isn't an ideal start for the interim manager.Black spoke...
The Villa Influence: A Look at What Determined the Game vs Swansea
By Molly JennensAway games are the best games. There is nothing like a good old coach journey, quick sing song outside the pub and stroll...