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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...
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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...
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Ronald Koeman Praises Aston Villa’s Different Style and Playing ‘More Football’

Southampton v Aston Villa 2015While Villa's league status no longer looks quite so precarious, we're not quite there yet, though other results could see us...
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Villa’s Impressive Pass Masters – Saints vs Aston Villa Statistical Preview

Southampton v Aston Villa – 2015  Saints Stat Attack A defeat to high-flying Leicester last weekend puts Southampton’s quest for European football in jeopardy, with Garry...
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The Hardest Working Aston Villa Player of Last Two Games – Aston Villa vs West Ham Statistical Preview

Aston Villa v West Ham – 2015 Villa Stat AttackChristian Benteke’s 11th goal in nine matches helped guide Aston Villa to a 3-2 victory over...
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Jack Grealish Backs Hype With Effort and Stats – Aston Villa vs Everton Statistical Preview

Aston Villa v Everton 2015 Villa Stat AttackThere’s been such a positive feel at Villa Park since Tim Sherwood’s arrival, that at times it’s easy...
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“We Cannot Rely on Anyone Else” says Sherwood, as Martinez Calls Villa “One of the Best Teams”

Aston Villa vs Everton 2015Villa came tantalisingly close to taking a point (or three!) from the Etihad last weekend, and despite the loss, we continue...
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Benteke Strike Rate is Well Behind Aguero – Man City vs Aston Villa Statistical Preview

Manchester City vs Aston Villa – 2015  Manchester City Stat AttackManchester City are still chasing second place, despite their recent collapse in form, and a...
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James Milner Says Sherwood Gave Villa a Kick up the Backside

Manchester City v Aston Villa 2015Many nice things have been written about Villa following their excellent victory of Liverpool last weekend, but Sherwood has...
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Agbonlahor Out? Regardless, Sherwood Says Semi-Final is Winnable

Aston Villa vs Liverpool - FA Cup Semi-Final 2015 Despite a turbulent season Villa are heading to Wembley, and with an upturn in form clearly...
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Benteke vs Kane as Villa’s Shocking Recent Record Against Spurs Needs Improvement

Tottenham v Villa 2015 It's the moment that those who see football as a series of 'scripts' have been waiting for. Tim Sherwood is returning to...
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Spurs Miss Key Man as Clark Key to Villa Hopes – Spurs vs Aston Villa Statistical Preview

Tottenham vs Aston Villa 2015 Spurs Stat AttackTottenham will be eager to get back to winning ways this weekend, having being held in a goalless...
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Sherwood Begs Fans to Come as Ramsey Plans Pint with Villa Boss

Aston Villa vs QPR 2015 As both Villa and QPR looked to pick up points in their relegation battles on Saturday, only one result was surprising....
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Sherwood Calls United ‘Beatable’ as Van Gaal Considers Villa a “Difficult Team”

Manchester United v Aston Villa 2015 After a disappointing narrow defeat at the hands of Swansea Sherwood faces his biggest challenge as Villa manager. United...
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