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Joao Gomes in Race to Be Fit for Spurs as Villa Assess Injury Concern
Joao Gomes to be Assessed by VillaJoao Gomes missed the last three Premier League games through suspension, and now Aston Villa are sweating on his fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham, with Unai Emery confirming the midfielder has a calf issue and will be assessed over the next couple of days before a decision is made on his availability."Joao Gomes needs...
Ian Maatsen’s Ankle Injury Less Severe Than Emery First Feared
Villa Receive Maatsen Scan Results"The information I have, an ankle injury, it may be a long, long time," Unai Emery said of Ian Maatsen's injury situation after Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.The reality of the injury fortunately turned out less bleak than that. The Athletic reports that Saturday evening scans on the left-back's right ankle came back clear of any fracture, and while...
What’s Happening With Aston Villa and the Europa Conference League
Aston Villa's Europa Conference League SituationAfter finishing 7th in the Premier League Aston Villa earned a play-off berth in the Europa Conference League. The...
Aston Villa’s Preseason Plans Dealt a Blow Due to Player Injury
Alex Moreno Injury UpdateUnai Emery relayed the disappointing news during his pre-Brighton press duties, that Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno will have to undergo...
Unai Emery Confirms Brazilian Out for the Rest of the Season
Philippe Coutinho's Season Ends for VillaAdmittedly, there are only two games left, but Aston Villa supporters won't have the opportunity to see if Philippe...
Aston Villa Player Ratings – After Villa Made it Six Consecutive Home Victories
Villa yet again strengthen their hopes of a European position with a dominant victory over Spurs. The Midlands side's high line time again foxed...
Aston Villa Get Big Clean Bill of Health Boost From Emery
Aston Villa Injury Update Ahead of SpursIt could be a case of too little too late for Aston Villa, but in his pre-match press...
Aston Villa Analysis: Unfair Buendia Blame for Villa Drying up in Run-in
Villa Analysis: Firing Blanks Compromises European DreamsBy Alex MartinezDespite Aston Villa being largely on top throughout most of their encounter with Wolves at the...
Villa’s Europa Hopes Hang by a Thread: Emery Remains Determined for Last Chance at Qualification
Emery Remains Determined for Last Europa ChanceAfter Aston Villa suffered a narrow defeat to Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, Villa manager Unai Emery remained...
The Cavalry Arrives: Key Aston Villa Players Return for Europa League Push
Aston Villa Boosted by Quartet's ReturnThe return of Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, Philippe Coutinho, and Leon Bailey to training this week is a massive...
Unai Emery Nominated After Impressive Month Against the Odds
Unai Emery's Impressive Nomination MonthWhen you surveyed the month of April in terms of Aston Villa progressing up the table into the European qualification...
Clearing up the Permutations of European Qualification for Aston Villa
European Qualification Picture for Aston VillaWith only four matches left in the current Premier League season, the race for European football is now at...
Has Emiliano Martinez Been Unfairly Victimised by Premier League Referees?
Aston Villa's Most Booked GoalkeeperWhen Emiliano Martinez picked up his now trademark yellow card for time-wasting against Fulham, he became the most booked goalkeeper...
Aston Villa’s Plans and Motivation for the Premier League Summer Series USA Tour
Premier League Summer Series 2023Without Aston Villa's turnaround in fortunate under Unai Emery, there's little chance the club would have been invited on the...