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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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Weimann on Par With Sergio Aguero – Aston Villa v Southampton Statistical Preview

Aston Villa v Southampton – Monday 8pmWith the last international break over now until March 2015, it's brass tacks time for Paul Lambert as...
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Villa Hoping to “Keep Everybody Quiet” says Koeman as Okore Eyes Return

Aston Villa vs Southampton There's not a lot of hope heading into a match against high-flying Southampton, and the last time we played on a...
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Big Sam Wary of ‘Unlucky’ Villa as Lambert Urges Swift Turnaround

West Ham vs Aston VillaThere might have been an improved performance against Spurs but a trip to the high-flying Hammers looks ominous as we...
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Beware the Stewart Downing Goal Threat – West Ham v Aston Villa Statistical Preview

West Ham v Aston Villa – 3pm SaturdayHammer viewLast weekend’s draw was the first time in four games that West Ham have failed to...
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Benteke Motivated By Pressure as Lambert Calls for Players to Put on a Show Against Spurs

Aston Villa vs SpursDespite the sense of doom and gloom around Villa Park at the minute it might not be the worst time to...
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QPR Illness and Injuries Give Villa Increased Hope

Normally when it comes to illness and injury, it's Aston Villa that are the ones suffering. Paul Lambert hasn't been able to put out...
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Villa are Tough to Play and Will be Expecting a Win, says Harry Redknapp

QPR vs Aston Villa 2014We always seem to play QPR during important times for the London side. Last time we played them at Loftus...
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Aston Villa Away Days Experience at Goodison

By Eamonn Smith Aston Villa Away Days - Everton 3 Villa 0 Another trip to Merseyside started the same as many a away day usually would,...
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Aston Villa Away Days Experience at Stamford Bridge

By Eamonn Smith Aston Villa Away Days - Chelsea 3 Villa 0 Another away day to the capital once again called upon the services of London...
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Roberto Martinez says Villa Players “Know How to Hurt Teams”

Everton vs Aston VillaThere's good news and bad news on the injuries front. While it looks like Vlaar might be making a return at...
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Benteke Back in Contention While Pellegrini Praises “Special” Villa Players

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Match Preview While Villa fans will undoubtedly be reflecting on the 3-2 win last season, Pellegrini's men are practically injury...
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Mourinho Says Costa Starts and Chelsea Must Improve to Beat Villa

CHELSEA VS ASTON VILLA MATCH PREVIEW Villa’s defensive resilience was mercilessly questioned during a sickening (ahem) few minutes against Arsenal. While facing Chelsea might evoke...
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