Aston Villa

Beleaguered Man United battle to 0-0 draw at Villa

Manchester United ground out a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday in a Premier League game steeped in speculation about the future of the visitors' under-fire manager Erik ten Hag.

Villa make perfect start on Champions League return after 41-year absence

Villa boss Unai Emery had urged his team to take three points in Bern as a tribute to the club's former striker Gary Shaw, who died on Monday aged 63 after being injured in a fall.

European Cup-winning former Villa striker Shaw dies aged 63

Shaw's death came on the eve of Villa's first match in the Champions League for 41 years.

Trossard makes instant impact as Arsenal down Villa

Leandro Trossard scored with his first touch after coming off the bench as the Arsenal substitute inspired a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Juventus sign Brazil star Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa

Juventus signed Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £42.3 million ($53.5 million) on Sunday.

Emery signs new five-year contract with Villa

Emery led Villa to their first top-four Premier League finish since 1995-96.

Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League

Villa have not reached Uefa's premier club competition since it rebranded from the European Cup to the Champions League in 1991-92.

Duran to the rescue in 3-3 Villa thriller with Liverpool

A match that started with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez conceding a shocking own-goal after 62 seconds turned into a great escape, and near-win, as Duran came on to save the night with strikes in the 85th and 88th minutes.

UECL / Lille chief slams Martinez attitude after penalty drama

The Villa stopper received a hostile reception throughout from Lille fans who had not forgotten his provocative celebrations after Argentina beat France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final.

April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024

Arsenal's title bid rocked by Villa loss

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a massive blow as Aston Villa struck twice in the closing stages to boost their top four bid with a dramatic 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

Foden hattrick keeps Man City in thick of title race

Phil Foden scored a stunning hat-track as Manchester City crushed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday to keep their hopes of retaining the Premier League title very much alive.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

McTominay strikes late as Man Utd sink Villa to boost top four bid

Scott McTominay kept alive Manchester United's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four as the midfielder's late goal clinched a vital 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Newcastle ‘deserved’ to end Villa’s unbeaten home run: Emery

Emery's side are flying high in the league in fourth spot.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Five talking points from the first half of the Premier League season

Champions Manchester City are ominously poised to strike in the new year despite a dip in form from last season's treble winners, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also in the mix.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Luiz sends Aston Villa joint top of Premier League

"Everyone is so happy, we need to enjoy the moment," said Luiz.

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

VAR frustrates Emery as Villa miss chance to top Premier League

Aston Villa missed the chance to go top of the Premier League, with manager Unai Emery proclaiming VAR was "too much" after Nicolo Zaniolo's late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Sheffield United on Friday.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

Unai Emery clarifies on Arsenal handshake snub

Unai Emery revealed he didn't shake hands with any members of the Arsenal coaching team after Aston Villa 's huge 1-0 win because Mikel Arteta was absent.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

Aston Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid

Unai Emery's men have now won 15 consecutive Premier Leagues at Villa Park and back-to-back victories over Manchester City and the Gunners have sparked hopes of an unexpected challenge for their first title since 1981.

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

Emery refuses to label surging Villa as title contenders

Unai Emery refused to label Aston Villa as Premier League title contenders after his side climbed to third place with a 1-0 win against champions Manchester City.