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...

No Substitute for Security as Tim Sherwood Learns Tough Lesson

Impressive StartTim Sherwood had every right to present himself as disconsolate following this weekend's game. For over an hour of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to...

Albrighton Calls Villa a “Mixed Bag” as Sherwood Rues Lost Momentum

Leicester City vs Aston Villa 2015Villa find themselves in a pivotal point in the season. Performances so far have generally been something of an anti-climax...

Villa Doctors Working Overtime on Players as Advocaat’s Woes Echo Villa’s

Aston Villa v Sunderland 2015It seems too early to describe Saturday's home game against Sunderland as a 'must-win' fixture, but after a disappointing defeat away...

Sherwood Seeks Solution to Alan Pardew Being Mr Kryptonite for Aston Villa

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa 2015Villa's Friday night clash last week against United didn't tell us much that we didn't already know. Neither team had much...

Cagey Battle Expected for 20th Anniversary of Curse – Villa vs United Statistical Preview

Aston Villa vs Manchester Utd – Friday 14th August A header from debutant Rudy Gestede handed Aston Villa all three points against Premier League new boys...

Sherwood Embracing “New Era” as Villa Look to End United Curse

Aston Villa v Manchester United 2015Villa and United have a few things in common at the moment. Both won their first games while not necessarily playing to...

Eddie Howe Reckons Villa have Invested Wisely as Cherries Prepare for Historic Match

Bournemouth v Aston Villa 2015At the end of last season, despite the disappointment of the FA Cup final, there was still a sense of optimism for...

Preseason Villa Clues and Concerns and Forest Highlights

Prepared?There's no doubt Aston Villa will be kicking off their new season far from prepared. Lets be honest, another two or three weeks of...

Villa Pre Season Highlights Focus on Jordan Amavi and Jerrell Sellars

Pre Season HighlightsWhile other Premier League clubs wow the media in far off lands, Aston Villa's on-field pre season has been low-key compared to...

New Villa Pre Season Fixture Marks Third Anniversary of Paul Lambert’s First Villa Loss

Aston Villa today have added a trip to the City Ground to play Nottingham Forest to their preseason fixture schedule. With the game taking place...

There’s a Hero in That Dressing Room says Sherwood as Wenger Warns of “Dangerous” Villa

Aston Villa vs Arsenal – FA Cup Final 2015It's finally here. Villa's biggest game in a long time. Despite a torrid season, the 2014/15 campaign...

Villa Players “Fighting for their Places” Warns Sherwood of Dead Rubber Game

Aston Villa vs Burnley Match PreviewDespite the embarrassment of a 6-1 loss, Villa are safe and can now look forward to the FA Cup...