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.

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

Relentless Villa beat stuttering City, Liverpool win

Elsewhere, Scott McTominay scored twice as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 and Fulham hammered Nottingham Forest 5-0, heaping the pressure on manager Steve Cooper

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

AFP, Munich

Bundesliga club Mainz sacked footballer Anwar El Ghazi on Friday, hours after German prosecutors opened an investigation over his social media posts on the Israel-Hamas war.

September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

Struggling Chelsea need to 'grow up': Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino admitted struggling Chelsea need to "grow up" after their troubled season hit a new low with a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday.

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

Charmed by Bangladesh, Martinez wants to come again

The 30-year-old goalkeeper spent 11 hours in the Bangladesh capital, with his itinerary featuring a visit to a digital business company office and a visit to the Prime Minister’s Office before his departure for the capital of West Bengal.

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

Villa up to fifth in Premier League

Aston Villa moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday, as Leeds and Leicester played out a 1-1 draw in the battle to beat the drop.

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

Watkins extends hot streak as Villa outclass Newcastle

Watkins added Villa's second with a sharp strike on the turn from point-blank range in the 64th minute and grabbed his 11th goal in his last 12 matches six minutes from time with a simple finish at the back post

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Grealish admits problems adapting to life at Manchester City

Jack Grealish says it has taken longer than he thought it would for him to adapt to a different role at Manchester City than he had at Aston Villa.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

Man Utd survive Villa scare to reach League Cup last 16

Bruno Fernandes sent Manchester United into the League Cup last 16 as the Portugal midfielder punished a howler from Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen in Thursday's 4-2 win.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Unai Emery appointed Aston Villa coach

Former Arsenal coach Unai Emery will return to the Premier League in November as the new head coach of Aston Villa, the English club announced on Monday.

July 23, 2022
July 23, 2022

Sancho stars in Man Utd draw with Villa

Winger Jadon Sancho continued his goal scoring form but Manchester United let slip a two-goal advantage to finish their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia with a 2-2 friendly draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.