On this day in 2016: Aston Villa relegated from Premier League
11 months, 1 week ago

On this day in 2016: Aston Villa relegated from Premier League

The Independent  

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa cruises into quarters after beating Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate
2 weeks, 1 day ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa cruises into quarters after beating Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate

The Hindu  

Aston Villa marched into the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday with an easy 3-0 win over 10-man Club Brugge in its last-16 second leg, giving it a 6-1 aggregate victory and setting up a far tougher task next against Paris Saint-Germain. Unai Emery’s team took full advantage in the second half, Marco Asensio swivelling and scoring from close range in …

AVL vs BRU Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg: Asensio scores brace as Villa beats Brugge to reach quarterfinal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AVL vs BRU Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg: Asensio scores brace as Villa beats Brugge to reach quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg played at Villa Park. LINEUPS Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Rashford, Watkins Club Brugge: Mignolet, Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper, Onyedika, Jashari, Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis, Jutgla HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW Aston Villa was handed a major …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Villa gets triple returning-player boost ahead of Brugge clash
2 weeks, 2 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Villa gets triple returning-player boost ahead of Brugge clash

The Hindu  

Aston Villa was handed a major boost on Tuesday ahead of the second leg of its Champions League last-16 tie against Club Brugge as coach Unai Emery said three key players would return to the squad. Villa won 3-1 at the Belgian champion last week and will have forward Marco Asensio, midfielder Amadou Onana and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez back for …

Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Brugge
Top News
3 weeks ago

Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Brugge

China Daily  

Marco Asensio celebrates scoring Aston Villa's third goal during a 3-1 Champions League win against Club Brugge. REUTERS BRUGES, Belgium — Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted his team still has work to do to reach the Champions League quarterfinals despite a commanding 3-1 victory away to Club Brugge in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday. Club …

Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Brugge
Top News
3 weeks ago

Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Brugge

China Daily  

Marco Asensio celebrates scoring Aston Villa's third goal during a 3-1 Champions League win against Club Brugge. REUTERS BRUGES, Belgium — Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted his team still has work to do to reach the Champions League quarterfinals despite a commanding 3-1 victory away to Club Brugge in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday. Club …

Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side score two crucial late goals to take control of Champions League tie and close in on quarter-finals
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side score two crucial late goals to take control of Champions League tie and close in on quarter-finals

Daily Mail  

The Club Brugge fans who mocked Tyrone Mings for most of the evening will probably keep quiet when their side pitch up at Villa Park next week. Villa boss Unai Emery used his substitutes to great effect, as Asensio scored his fifth goal since joining on loan and Matty Cash won the spot-kick. Marco Asensio converted a late penalty kick …

Premier League 2024-25: Birthday boy Sarr scores brace as Palace beats Villa 4-1
1 month ago

Premier League 2024-25: Birthday boy Sarr scores brace as Palace beats Villa 4-1

The Hindu  

Ismaila Sarr scored twice on his 27th birthday to help Crystal Palace to a deserved 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, putting a dent in the visitors’ hopes of Champions League football next season. Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez could only parry Chris Richards’ header from a free kick, and Sarr had a simple tap-in …

Crystal Palace continue sensational run as Aston Villa’s decline rolls on
1 month ago

Crystal Palace continue sensational run as Aston Villa’s decline rolls on

The Independent  

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Unai Emery: Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League will be difficult
1 month ago

Unai Emery: Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League will be difficult

The Independent  

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FA Cup 2024-25: Aston Villa beats Tottenham Hotspur to reach fifth round for first time in 10 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FA Cup 2024-25: Aston Villa beats Tottenham Hotspur to reach fifth round for first time in 10 years

The Hindu  

Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey struck inside the first minute and Morgan Rogers added a second-half goal to secure a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and lift their side into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 10 years on Sunday at Villa Park. Rogers doubled the home side’s lead in the 64th minute when Pedro Porro could …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Liverpool loses perfect record but finishes top; Villa clinches direct Round of 16 spot
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Liverpool loses perfect record but finishes top; Villa clinches direct Round of 16 spot

The Hindu  

Liverpool’s 100 per cent record in the Champions League ended as it lost 3-2 at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday but Arne Slot’s side still finished top of the group stage. Aston Villa seals last-16 spot Morgan Rogers scored a hat-trick and Ollie Watkins opened his Champions League account as Aston Villa beat Celtic 4-2 in a breathtaking game to seal …

Aston Villa fail to close gap on top four with draw at home to Brighton
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa fail to close gap on top four with draw at home to Brighton

The Independent  

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Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream
3 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream

Al Jazeera  

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window. Who: Aston Villa vs Manchester City What: English Premier League Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom When: 12:30pm on Saturday Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Last season’s surprise package Aston Villa now await at …

Champions League top-eight possible for Aston Villa after thriller in Leipzig
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League top-eight possible for Aston Villa after thriller in Leipzig

The Independent  

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Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Aston Villa substitutes Jhon Duran and Ross Barkley bagged second-half goals to salvage a 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig on Tuesday in a Champions League match marked by a stunning error from keeper Emi Martinez that gifted Leipzig a goal. With 13 points after six games, Unai Emery’s men are provisionally third in the table and just a win away …

Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Result and reaction after Cole Palmer stunner seals victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Result and reaction after Cole Palmer stunner seals victory

The Independent  

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Champions League: Aston Villa denied late winner against Juventus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions League: Aston Villa denied late winner against Juventus

Deccan Chronicle  

Birmingham: Emiliano Martinez produced a wonder save and Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner in a 0-0 Champions League draw with Juventus on Wednesday. Then, deep into stoppage time, Morgan Rogers looked to have given Unai Emery's team another famous win when he slammed a loose ball home. The first shot on target for either side came when …

Aston Villa vs Juventus LIVE: Champions League result and final score after late controversy
4 months ago

Aston Villa vs Juventus LIVE: Champions League result and final score after late controversy

The Independent  

✕ Close 'Our objective is the next round' - Emery on facing Juventus in UCL Aston Villa had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Juventus in the Champions League after a last-gasp effort by Morgan Rogers was chalked off for a foul on Juventus keeper Michele Di Gregorio. Villa thought they had won it at the death to end …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa plays out goalless draw against depleted Juventus
4 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa plays out goalless draw against depleted Juventus

The Hindu  

Aston Villa had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after a last-gasp effort by Morgan Rogers was chalked off for a foul on Juventus keeper Michele Di Gregorio. Villa thought it had won it at the death to end a six-game winless streak when Di Gregorio failed to catch a free kick, …

Unai Emery now has biggest challenge at Aston Villa – achieving what Newcastle could not
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Unai Emery now has biggest challenge at Aston Villa – achieving what Newcastle could not

The Telegraph  

As Unai Emery saw his team slump to a fourth consecutive defeat at Anfield, lines from “Casablanca” were presumably not in the forefront of his thoughts, even if his season is rapidly in danger of being remembered by the slogan “We’ll always have Bayern.” The famous victory over the Bundesliga giants from Munich at Villa Park at the start of …

Aston Villa defender suffers brain fade moment as bizarre handball incident ends Champions League winning streak
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa defender suffers brain fade moment as bizarre handball incident ends Champions League winning streak

Hindustan Times  

Aston Villa's perfect winning run in the UEFA Champions League ended on Wednesday as a bizarre penalty incident gifted Club Brugge a 1-0 win, at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges. Villa manager Unai Emery labelled the incident as the 'biggest mistake' he has ever seen in his career. Aston Villa had won its first three games without conceding a …

Ange Postecoglou up for the challenge as Tottenham battle Aston Villa again
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou up for the challenge as Tottenham battle Aston Villa again

The Independent  

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Crystal Palace through to Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Aston Villa
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Crystal Palace through to Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Aston Villa

The Independent  

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Madrid's Vinicius Junior Completes Hat-Trick as They Bounce Back from 2-0 Defeat to Dortmund in Champions League
5 months ago

Madrid's Vinicius Junior Completes Hat-Trick as They Bounce Back from 2-0 Defeat to Dortmund in Champions League

Firstpost  

Real Madrid secured a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat-trick. Vinicius struck three times in the second half as Madrid bounced back from two goals down to inflict further anguish on Dortmund. Villa maintained their 100 percent record to go top of the table.

Aston Villa Soars to Top of Champions League Table with Dramatic Win Against Bologna
5 months ago

Aston Villa Soars to Top of Champions League Table with Dramatic Win Against Bologna

News 18  

Aston Villa secures a crucial 2-0 victory over Bologna in the Champions League, moving top of the table. The win marks a significant comeback for the club, who last played in the top tier of European football in 1983. Villa's impressive performance showcases their strength from set-pieces, with John McGinn's free-kick opening the scoring and Jhon Duran's clinical finish in …

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to continue to 'break barriers' in the Champions League as the Spaniard's side look to build on perfect start in return to competition
5 months ago

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to continue to 'break barriers' in the Champions League as the Spaniard's side look to build on perfect start in return to competition

Daily Mail  

They host Serie A club Bologna at Villa Park on Tuesday in third round of games Villa have won both of their games so far in their return after 41 years away Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to become genuine Champions League contenders and continue to 'break barriers' as they battle European football's elite. Villa have two wins from …

Aston Villa's come-from-behind win at Fulham showed a young team growing with maturity... even after their best start in 26 years, it feels like Unai Emery and his side can get even BETTER
5 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa's come-from-behind win at Fulham showed a young team growing with maturity... even after their best start in 26 years, it feels like Unai Emery and his side can get even BETTER

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery walked into his post-match press conference and hardly looked like a man whose side had got off to their best league start in 26 years. Unai Emery is keeping calm despite overseeing Aston Villa's stunning start to the new season Villa got off to their best league start in 26 years by beating Fulham 3-1 on Saturday Villa …

Aston Villa’s new talismen turn on heroics in comeback win over Fulham
5 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa’s new talismen turn on heroics in comeback win over Fulham

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Raul Jimenez’s fifth-minute fifth goal of the season had put Fulham ahead …

Unai Emery says Villa must remain consistent in league despite European exploits
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery says Villa must remain consistent in league despite European exploits

The Independent  

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Lee Carsley explains absence of breakout Aston Villa star tipped for England squad
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lee Carsley explains absence of breakout Aston Villa star tipped for England squad

The Independent  

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Aston Villa repeat their greatest night with historic Champions League win over Bayern Munich
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa repeat their greatest night with historic Champions League win over Bayern Munich

The Independent  

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Villa shock Bayern in Champions League thanks to Duran's superb late strike
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Villa shock Bayern in Champions League thanks to Duran's superb late strike

The Hindu  

Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to a brilliant late Jhon Duran goal as the hosts celebrated in style their first home game in Europe’s elite club competition for 41 years. ⬇️@QatarAirways || #LetsFlypic.twitter.com/hHvjJoq5BU — UEFA Champions League October 2, 2024 Duran's goal came against the run of play as Bayern enjoyed two …

Bayern Munich’s trip to Aston Villa is a reminder of the most unassuming and unlikely European triumph
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bayern Munich’s trip to Aston Villa is a reminder of the most unassuming and unlikely European triumph

The Independent  

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Aston Villa embraces long-awaited Champions League home game when Bayern Munich pays a visit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa embraces long-awaited Champions League home game when Bayern Munich pays a visit

Associated Press  

It’s been 41 years since Aston Villa last hosted European club soccer’s elite competition. “It’s been a long time since Champions League nights at Villa Park — everyone is excited and looking forward to it,” striker Ollie Watkins said Tuesday. “Playing Champions League football for Villa is the best it can get really.” These are heady times for a club …

Aston Villa triumph in midlands derby with superb comeback win against Wolves
6 months ago

Aston Villa triumph in midlands derby with superb comeback win against Wolves

The Independent  

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Aston Villa mourns a club great and wins on its return to Europe’s top tier after 41 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa mourns a club great and wins on its return to Europe’s top tier after 41 years

Associated Press  

BERN, Switzerland — Aston Villa did it for Gary Shaw, and in some style. Prince William was among the Villa fans following the club’s return to top-tier European competition after 41 years away with a 3-0 win over Swiss club Young Boys on Tuesday. “My thoughts this evening are also with Villa legend Gary Shaw’s friends and family following his …

Young Boys vs Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as dominant Villa triumph in Bern
6 months, 1 week ago

Young Boys vs Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as dominant Villa triumph in Bern

The Independent  

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The sad reality of Aston Villa’s Champions League return
6 months, 1 week ago

The sad reality of Aston Villa’s Champions League return

The Independent  

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Aston Villa Return to Champions League Primed to Ruffle Feathers Again
6 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa Return to Champions League Primed to Ruffle Feathers Again

News 18  

Forty-two years after being crowned shock European champions, Aston Villa return to the Champions League ready to upset the established order again. But, revitalised by boss Unai Emery since his arrival in 2022, Villa unexpectedly finished fourth in the Premier League last season to secure their first Champions League appearance since the 1982-83 campaign. The explosion of joy which greeted …

Bring it on! Aston Villa chief fires warning shot across the continent after Champions League draw pitted them against European heavyweights
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bring it on! Aston Villa chief fires warning shot across the continent after Champions League draw pitted them against European heavyweights

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa will attempt to ‘make England proud again’ after being handed a stunning draw last night on their return to the Champions League. Unai Emery’s team will host European superpowers Juventus and Bayern Munich and will stage a Battle of Britain with Celtic under the Villa Park lights on their first appearance in Europe’s top club competition since the …

Arsenal pass Aston Villa test and prove why they’re Manchester City’s main title rivals
7 months ago

Arsenal pass Aston Villa test and prove why they’re Manchester City’s main title rivals

The Independent  

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Premier League 2024-25: Villa must avoid Newcastle’s fall from top four fate, says Emery
7 months ago

Premier League 2024-25: Villa must avoid Newcastle’s fall from top four fate, says Emery

The Hindu  

Aston Villa must learn from Newcastle United’s past struggles after its Champions League qualification and focus on closing the gap at the top of the Premier League standings, manager Unai Emery said ahead of Saturday’s home game against Arsenal. Newcastle secured a top-four finish two seasons ago, but the next year Eddie Howe’s squad slipped to seventh place and missed …

Unai Emery wants Aston Villa to avoid Newcastle United top 4 fate in new season
7 months ago

Unai Emery wants Aston Villa to avoid Newcastle United top 4 fate in new season

India Today  

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery emphasized the importance of learning from Newcastle United's previous challenges following their Champions League qualification, urging his team to focus on closing the gap at the top of the Premier League. Villa kicked off their league season with a 2-1 win over West Ham United last weekend, following their fourth-place finish last season, which secured …

Premier League 2024-25: Erling Haaland to Aston Villa’s squad depth - Five talking points ahead of new season
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier League 2024-25: Erling Haaland to Aston Villa’s squad depth - Five talking points ahead of new season

Hindustan Times  

The 2024-25 Premier League season is set to begin as Manchester United face Fulham in the season opener, on Saturday at Old Trafford. Here are the five talking points ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League: 5. Arne Slot succeeds Jurgen Klopp Liverpool finished in third place last season, with 82 points in 38 matches. Aston Villa in Champions League football …

ASTON VILLA'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: John Devey won five league titles, Peter McParland was an FA Cup hero, Andy Gray starred as a fearless young striker and Jack Grealish was sensational... but who do
8 months ago

ASTON VILLA'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: John Devey won five league titles, Peter McParland was an FA Cup hero, Andy Gray starred as a fearless young striker and Jack Grealish was sensational... but who do

Daily Mail  

Mail Sport with the help of our readers is on a mission to find the greatest player of all-time at each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Today it's the turn to look at the legends of Aston Villa from Billy Walker and the fabulously-named Pongo Waring to the European Cup heroes of 1982 and latter-day stars like Jack Grealish. …

From near-relegation to ‘good evenings’ in Champions League: Aston Villa’s journey symbolises ‘the beautiful’ in football
10 months, 1 week ago

From near-relegation to ‘good evenings’ in Champions League: Aston Villa’s journey symbolises ‘the beautiful’ in football

The Hindu  

“I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we’re all just floating around accidental – like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it’s both,” says Tom Hanks in the 1994 movie ‘Forrest Gump’. Aston Villa’s appointment of Unai Emery, while hovering just above the relegation zone in October 2022, was like an aforementioned mix of …

Plenty of chaos, no concentration but Aston Villa must still wait for the Champions League after Liverpool draw
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Plenty of chaos, no concentration but Aston Villa must still wait for the Champions League after Liverpool draw

The Independent  

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Aston Villa limp to Olympiacos defeat as Unai Emery misses European opportunity
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa limp to Olympiacos defeat as Unai Emery misses European opportunity

The Independent  

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Aston Villa beat Brighton in Carla Ward’s penultimate match as manager
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa beat Brighton in Carla Ward’s penultimate match as manager

The Independent  

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Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa

The Independent  

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