Aston Villa close in on Champions League spot even as Tottenham Hotspur give chase
8 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa close in on Champions League spot even as Tottenham Hotspur give chase

Hindustan Times  

If there is one team in the English Premier League that has played far beyond its potential, then that is definitely Aston Villa. And this revival has instantly rekindled old memories when Aston Villa last played in Europe's top club competition in 1983, which was a year after beating the iconic Bayern Munich in the final itself. Aston Villa are being chased by Tottenham Hotspur for the covetted 4th spot in the League. While Aston Villa have one tough game to play against Liverpool, Tottenham have three fierce rivals to contend with in the form of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City.

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Liverpool vs Aston Villa Highlights, Premier League 2024-25: LIV 2-0 AVL; Reds strengthen grip on top spot
2 months ago

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Highlights, Premier League 2024-25: LIV 2-0 AVL; Reds strengthen grip on top spot

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Liverpool vs Aston Villa Premier League 2024-25 match being played at the Anfield Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not surprised by his team’s fine start to the season, saying he was well aware of the strength of the side he was inheriting when he arrived at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp’s successor. …

Ange Postecoglou up for the challenge as Tottenham battle Aston Villa again
2 months, 1 week ago

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

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. Read our privacy policy Ange Postecoglou has insisted Sunday’s visitors Aston Villa …

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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 repeat their greatest night with historic Champions League win over Bayern Munich
3 months, 1 week ago

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

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. Just as it was in Rotterdam in the European Cup final, it …

Aston Villa embraces long-awaited Champions League home game when Bayern Munich pays a visit
3 months, 1 week 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 Return to Champions League Primed to Ruffle Feathers Again
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Premier League: Arsenal gain revenge over Aston Villa with 2-0 victory at Villa Park
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League: Arsenal gain revenge over Aston Villa with 2-0 victory at Villa Park

The Hindu  

Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League, avenging their defeats from last season, which had severely impacted their League title hopes, as reported by Sky Sports. David Raya and William Saliba delivered outstanding performances, with Raya's reflexes and a crucial tackle by Saliba helping to keep Aston Villa at bay. Mikel Arteta's …

Premier League 2024-25: Villa must avoid Newcastle’s fall from top four fate, says Emery
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

From near-relegation to ‘good evenings’ in Champions League: Aston Villa’s journey symbolises ‘the beautiful’ in football
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Premier League misses out on fifth Champions League spot
8 months, 1 week ago

Premier League misses out on fifth Champions League spot

The Hindu  

The Premier League has missed out on a fifth Champions League spot for next season to the Bundesliga after the poor performance of English clubs in Europe. One club from each of the two countries who collectively perform best in European club competition this season is granted an additional place in the new-look 36-team league phase being introduced for the …

Aston Villa’s title credentials may be weak but they are capable of doing a Leicester
1 year ago

Aston Villa’s title credentials may be weak but they are capable of doing a Leicester

Hindustan Times  

It was a game Aston Villa should have won but it’s not the end of the world for them. Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring a disallowed goal And there were indications they were not going to disappoint their fans having beaten Brentford and title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City in their previous three games in the league. Nicolo Zaniolo, …

Can Arsenal, Liverpool or Aston Villa end Man City’s Premier League dominance?
1 year ago

Can Arsenal, Liverpool or Aston Villa end Man City’s Premier League dominance?

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — While Manchester City is away, its Premier League title rivals have been getting into position to try to end the three-time defending champions’ domestic dominance. Arsenal led the league for 248 days last season before finally being overtaken by City, but this time there are challenges from several angles, with Liverpool and Aston Villa both in contention. …

Aston Villa looking to make a statement at Arsenal
1 year, 1 month ago

Aston Villa looking to make a statement at Arsenal

The Hindu  

Aston Villa will try to build on its biggest win of the season and continue their climb up the table when it visits league-leading Arsenal on Saturday. Leon Bailey’s 74th-minute strike sealed a deserved three points in a 1-0 home win over defending league champion Manchester City on Wednesday that moved Villa above City and into third in the table. …

Aston Villa easily beat Luton to claim 12th straight Premier League home win
1 year, 2 months ago

Aston Villa easily beat Luton to claim 12th straight Premier League home win

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. Read our privacy policy Aston Villa continued their impressive home form as …

Premier League: Manchester City Down Aston Villa 3-1 to Close in on Leaders Arsenal
1 year, 10 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City Down Aston Villa 3-1 to Close in on Leaders Arsenal

News 18  

Manchester City produced a defiant response to the Premier League’s charge sheet as they comfortably beat Aston Villa 3-1 to close to within three points of leaders Arsenal on Sunday. Goals by Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez put the result beyond doubt by halftime as City got back on track following last weekend’s loss at Tottenham Hotspur. Villa were …

Man City vs Aston Villa Highlights: City wins 3-2 to clinch sixth Premier League title
2 years, 7 months ago

Man City vs Aston Villa Highlights: City wins 3-2 to clinch sixth Premier League title

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. 88' Aston Villa Sub: IN- Ashley Young OUT- Emi Buendia 83' Booking- Aston Villa's Nakamba is shown yellow. 61' City choking Villa inside its own half right now but Steven Gerrard's men have done well to keep …

Football Match Today: Unbeaten AC Milan Visit AS Roma, West Ham at Aston Villa
3 years, 2 months ago

Football Match Today: Unbeaten AC Milan Visit AS Roma, West Ham at Aston Villa

News 18  

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday: ITALY AC Milan’s unbeaten start to Serie A could be tested by a visit to Jose Mourinho’s Roma. ENGLAND West Ham plays at Aston Villa with Declan Rice and Michail Antonio back in the squad after they were rested midweek for the League Cup win that ousted holder Manchester City. …

Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 1 Premier League Highlights: Chelsea lose but qualifies for the Champions League
3 years, 7 months ago

Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 1 Premier League Highlights: Chelsea lose but qualifies for the Champions League

The Hindu  

Read Sportstar's live match blog of Chelsea's last Premier League encounter of the 2020-21 season against Aston Villa on Sunday. Chelsea's incessant attacking almost bore fruit as Mount found a loose ball inside Villa's half and blasted at goal. #AVLCHEpic.twitter.com/W6WkuhVEov — Aston Villa May 23, 2021 07:30 IST- LINEUPS ARE OUT Aston Villa: Martinez, Konsa, Hause, Mings, Targett, Mcginn, Nakamba, …

Win over Villa can boost Liverpool ahead of Real test, says Klopp
3 years, 9 months ago

Win over Villa can boost Liverpool ahead of Real test, says Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he hoped the team could carry the confidence from Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa into Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final encounter against Real Madrid, where they will need to be "perfect." Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stoppage-time winner as champions Liverpool fought back to beat Villa and end a dismal run of six …

Tottenham beats Aston Villa 2-0 to keep CL spot in sight
3 years, 9 months ago

Tottenham beats Aston Villa 2-0 to keep CL spot in sight

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Vinicius and Harry Kane scored to send Tottenham within three points of the Champions League places with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. Tottenham Hotspur's Carlos Vinicius celebrates scoring their first goal with Sergio Reguilon. The Premier League win marked a quick recovery for Jose Mourinho's side after being eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday and …

EPL: Aston Villa beats Southampton 1-0 - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

EPL: Aston Villa beats Southampton 1-0 - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

A moment of magic from Jack Grealish teed up Ross Barkley to score the only goal of the game as Aston Villa won 1-0 away to Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday to lift it up to eighth in the table. Barkley gave Villa the lead against the run of play in the 41st minute, arriving into the box …

Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Everton postponed
3 years, 11 months ago

Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Everton postponed

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa do not expect their players to resume training before Sunday after their Premier League fixture against Everton was called off. Under the circumstances, the Premier League accepted Villa's request to rearrange the game, which could now be played on a midweek date in February, with neither team involved in European competition. Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Everton …

Chelsea vs Aston Villa result: Five things we learned as both teams miss chance to go fourth
4 years ago

Chelsea vs Aston Villa result: Five things we learned as both teams miss chance to go fourth

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. It’s fair to say there were winners and losers from the home …

Tottenham More Likely Premier League Title Winners than Chelsea, Says Ex-striker Hasselbaink
4 years, 1 month ago

Tottenham More Likely Premier League Title Winners than Chelsea, Says Ex-striker Hasselbaink

News 18  

Few players enjoyed Chelsea’s domination of Tottenham Hotspur as much as striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink during his time at Stamford Bridge but the Dutchman believes the balance of power has shifted ahead of Sunday’s derby. One year into his reign as Tottenham manager, former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has the north London club sitting on top of the Premier League …

Premier League: Aston Villa Maintain Perfect Start as Ross Barkley Sinks Leicester City
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa Maintain Perfect Start as Ross Barkley Sinks Leicester City

News 18  

Aston Villa stretched their perfect Premier League start to four wins after a superb stoppage-time goal from Ross Barkley gave them a 1-0 victory at Leicester City in a scrappy contest at the King Power stadium on Sunday. A drab first half produced one chance at each end, with Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez denying Leicester right back Timothy Castagne before …

Pepa Reina says Aston Villa staying in the Premier League would rank alongside winning a World Cup
4 years, 5 months ago

Pepa Reina says Aston Villa staying in the Premier League would rank alongside winning a World Cup

Daily Mail  

Pepe Reina has graced some of the biggest clubs in the world, winning a World Cup and playing in a Champions League final, but insists keeping Aston Villa in the Premier League will rank alongside any of his best experiences. Pepe Reina has felt a big responsibility to help keep Aston Villa in the Premier League Reina was brought in …

Premier League: Aston Villa stun Arsenal 1-0 to climb out of relegation zone
4 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa stun Arsenal 1-0 to climb out of relegation zone

India TV News  

Aston Villa climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone with one match to play after beating Arsenal 1-0 on Tuesday. Trezeguet netted the winning goal in the 27th minute as Villa moved above Watford on goal difference and out of the bottom three for the first time since February. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will need to win the FA Cup …

Premier League: Man United thumps Villa; Spurs, Everton claim draws
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Man United thumps Villa; Spurs, Everton claim draws

The Hindu  

Manchester United kept up its chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the Premier League on Thursday. The victory means United, which is now unbeaten in 17 matches in all competitions, became the first team since the formation of the Premier League to win four consecutive matches in the competition by a …

Premier League highlights: Chelsea beats Aston Villa 2-1
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League highlights: Chelsea beats Aston Villa 2-1

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning in! LIVE MATCH | Chelsea dominated the match from minute one, but Aston Villa scored first through Kortney Hause in the 43rd minute. Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso outruns Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa to the ball. ASTON VILLA XI: Orjan Nyland, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Matt Targett, Kortney Hause, John Mcginn, Douglas Luiz, Conor Hourihane, Jack Grealish, Keinan …

Aston Villa preview: Villans ready to consolidate Premier League status
5 years, 5 months ago

Aston Villa preview: Villans ready to consolidate Premier League status

The Hindu  

Of the newly promoted clubs this season, Aston Villa’s case is unique. Players to watch out for Jack Grealish A player of Irish heritage who was close to joining Tottenham at the start of last season, Grealish is Aston Villa’s captain. Grealish has evolved into a more complete, matured player from the last time the club was in the Premier …

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