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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...
Aston Villa’s February Fixture Changes Confirmed
Aston Villa's February Fixture ChangesFollowing on from the change for TV of Aston Villa's end of January clash against Newcastle United, two further Villa...
Aston Villa Stamp Their Passport for the Title Race
Aston Villa Stamp Their Passport for the Title RaceWhile Garth Crookes wrote off Aston Villa's chances of winning the Premier League title as 'sheer...
Legia Warsaw Hit With Major Fine and Ban After Villa Park Events
UEFA'S Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body met today to give their verdict on several recent European games that had experienced trouble. Top of the...
Aston Villa’s Fixture Against Newcastle Receives Slight Change
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United ChangeThe Premier League today announced broadcast changes to Matchweek 22 to satisfy the scheduling of TNT Sports.As a result,...
The Legia Warsaw Stance on their Restricted Ticket Allocation at Villa Park
Restricted AllocationLegia Warsaw have this week voiced their frustration (statement below) at the restricted allocation they have received for their visit to Villa Park,...
Extra Security and Police Horses for Aston Villa’s Forthcoming European Nights
Extra Europa Villa Park MeasuresIf you were wondering why there was the unusual sight of police horses back at Villa Park against Luton Town...
Aston Villa Fans to Expect Another Hold Back After AZ Alkmaar Game
Away Trip to AZ AlkmaarAston Villa's second away day in the Europa Conference League group stages is an always welcome trip to Holland. With...
Aston Villa’s Festive Period is Finally Rescheduled as Six Fixtures Move
Aston Villa Face Six Festive Fixture ChangesAfter the Premier League's delay in announcing the festival period of fixture changes, six of Aston Villa’s Premier...
Token Aston Villa Fixture Change as Festive Announcement Held up Over One Game
Festival Fixture Changes Incoming This Week?Last week, a solitary Aston Villa fixture change was announced with Villa’s trip to the Vitality Stadium to play...
Aston Villa’s Trip to Spurs Moved With More Changes Announced Soon
Spurs vs Aston Villa Date ChangeAston Villa’s trip next month to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been rescheduled. Originally slated for Saturday, November 25 at...
Ollie Watkins sets sights on Gabby Agbonlahor’s Record
Ollie Watkins Signs New Five-year ContractOllie Watkins today committed to a new five-year contract with Aston Villa, citing that Unai Emery was a “massive”...
Aston Villa Fans to Expect Hold Back After Legia Warsaw Game (and other info)
Legia Warsaw Game Information for Travelling VillansAfter the more domestic feel of a trip up north to Edinburgh for the Europa Conference League play-off...