Aston Villa Return to Champions League Primed to Ruffle Feathers Again
6 months, 2 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 confirmation of Villa’s Champions League qualification released decades of pent-up frustration at their steep decline since that epic shock victory against Bayern in Rotterdam. A historic season and an amazing achievement.” Astonishing impact Now Emery has to ensure Villa do not suffer the kind of hangover that haunted Newcastle last term, when their first Champions League campaign for 20 years ended in a group stage exit that derailed the rest of the season.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Emery proud of his Villa team as it prepares to face “formidable” PSG
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Emery proud of his Villa team as it prepares to face “formidable” PSG

The Hindu  

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is thrilled to have steered his side into a Champions League quarterfinal but now wants even more as it faces a daunting clash with Paris St Germain. “For our club, it is very important to be in the Champions League quarterfinal, to play against Paris St Germain is something we have to be proud of,” …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Aston Villa cruises into quarters after beating Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate
2 weeks, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 5 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 5 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 …

Inside the Premier League’s frantic race to secure Champions League football
1 month ago

Inside the Premier League’s frantic race to secure Champions League football

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Premier League 2024-25: Aston Villa signs Marco Asensio, Axel Disasi on loan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Aston Villa signs Marco Asensio, Axel Disasi on loan

The Hindu  

Aston Villa has signed Spanish attacking midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St Germain until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Monday. Villa also announced that it has signed centre back Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season. The 29-year-old, who has made 38 appearances for Spain, has scored …

Rashford excited by Aston Villa’s Champions League knockout challenge, seeks form resurgence
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rashford excited by Aston Villa’s Champions League knockout challenge, seeks form resurgence

The Hindu  

Striker Marcus Rashford believes he can help Aston Villa enjoy a deep run in the Champions League after on Sunday joining on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season. Unai Emery’s side have qualified automatically for the Champions League last 16, host Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth round next weekend and are eighth in the …

Premier League: Aston Villa closing in on loan move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, claims report
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Premier League: Aston Villa closing in on loan move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, claims report

Firstpost  

Marcus Rashford an academy of Manchester United’s famed academy who has represented the ‘Red Devils’ throughout his club career, has not represented the team for more than a month now with current manager Ruben Amorim sidelining him from his plans. Marcus Rashford made the last of his 426 appearances for Manchester United during the 2-1 Europa League victory over Viktoria …

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

Wednesday’s briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain
2 months ago

Wednesday’s briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain

The Independent  

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Unai Emery confirms Aston Villa are in talks over move for former Tottenham player in late January deal as he praises the defender's 'quality'
2 months ago

Unai Emery confirms Aston Villa are in talks over move for former Tottenham player in late January deal as he praises the defender's 'quality'

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa are in talks over Villarreal's former Spurs defender Juan Foyth. Manager Unai Emery confirmed: ‘I know Juan Foyth because I worked with him. Unai Emery confirmed that Aston Villa have held talks over a move for Juan Foyth Villarreal's Foyth, who can play at right-back or centre-back, previously worked with Emery Foyth possesses prior experience of English football …

Premier League: Arsenal's title bid rocked by Villa fightback
2 months, 1 week ago

Premier League: Arsenal's title bid rocked by Villa fightback

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback as they blew a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. Villa had ruined Arsenal's title bid last term, beating them twice in the league including a crucial 2-0 victory in north London in April. Trossard cleverly shifted the ball away from Villa defender Matty …

Aston Villa injury news: Torres out for two months with foot injury
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa injury news: Torres out for two months with foot injury

The Hindu  

Aston Villa defender Pau Torres will be out for around two months after suffering a metatarsal fracture, manager Unai Emery said ahead of Saturday’s Premier League home game against Leicester City. “Torres broke his fourth metatarsal and he is going to be out for, more or less, two months,” Emery told reporters on Friday. READ | Former Germany great Oliver …

Aston Villa v Man City LIVE: Premier League result and final score
3 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa v Man City LIVE: Premier League result and final score

The Independent  

✕ Close Guardiola 'optimistic' Grealish can rediscover goalscoring form in Villa return Manchester City’s miserable run of form continued as Aston Villa leapfrogged Pep Guardiola’s side into fifth with a deserved victory over the faltering Premier League champions. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers, who struck against his former club, condemned City to a third defeat in a row …

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, 4 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
4 months 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 …

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, …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Juve must build on AC Milan draw when facing Emery’s Villa, says Motta
4 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Juve must build on AC Milan draw when facing Emery’s Villa, says Motta

The Hindu  

Juventus must build on its strong defensive performance against AC Milan over the weekend when it faces Aston Villa in the Champions League, Juve boss Thiago Motta said on Tuesday ahead of the group game against his former coach Unai Emery. On the other hand, Aston Villa started its first Champions League season in over four decades with three victories …

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Highlights, Premier League 2024-25: LIV 2-0 AVL; Reds strengthen grip on top spot
4 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Unai Emery now has biggest challenge at Aston Villa – achieving what Newcastle could not
4 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Unai Emery knows raising standards at Aston Villa brings pressure
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Unai Emery knows raising standards at Aston Villa brings pressure

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to turn dominant performances into wins
5 months ago

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to turn dominant performances into wins

The Independent  

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Unai Emery throws down the gauntlet to his Aston Villa players to prove they are title contenders - as he admits he doubted their 'mentality' after draw with Ipswich
5 months ago

Unai Emery throws down the gauntlet to his Aston Villa players to prove they are title contenders - as he admits he doubted their 'mentality' after draw with Ipswich

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to prove they are true winners by keeping pace with the Premier League title contenders this weekend. Their win over Bologna on Tuesday left Villa top of the redesigned Champions League table and optimism among supporters is sky-high ahead of Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth at Villa Park. Yet Emery was so disturbed by Villa’s …

How Unai Emery’s Aston Villa shocked Europe to go top of the Champions League
5 months, 1 week ago

How Unai Emery’s Aston Villa shocked Europe to go top of the Champions League

The Independent  

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Aston Villa captain John McGinn opens up on relationship with manager Unai Emery hailing the Spaniard as one of the club's 'greatest ever'
5 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa captain John McGinn opens up on relationship with manager Unai Emery hailing the Spaniard as one of the club's 'greatest ever'

Daily Mail  

He believes Emery will go down as one of the club's greatest-ever managers The Villa captain has praised the Emery's impact on both the club and fans Aston Villa captain John McGinn insists that everyone at the club is excited apart from Unai Emery and hailed the Spaniard as one of 'our club's greatest managers' after his side made it …

Aston Villa Soars to Top of Champions League Table with Dramatic Win Against Bologna
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn makes goalscoring return from injury, while Jhon Duran nets again as Villans maintain perfect start to maiden Champions League campaign
5 months, 1 week ago

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn makes goalscoring return from injury, while Jhon Duran nets again as Villans maintain perfect start to maiden Champions League campaign

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has performed near miracles since taking over at Aston Villa but if he can find a way to keep both Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran happy, it might be his greatest trick yet. Unai Emery masterminded yet another win in the Champions League as Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the campaign John McGinn scored on his …

Emery's Champions League Mission: Breaking Barriers at Aston Villa
5 months, 1 week ago

Emery's Champions League Mission: Breaking Barriers at Aston Villa

The Hindu  

Emery aims to break barriers at Aston Villa by maintaining the standards he has set since taking charge two years ago. He wants to achieve the objectives and one of them is to play in the Champions League. Villa are currently fourth in the Premier League and are on track to qualify for the Champions League play-off round with five …

Unai Emery sets sights on silverware as Aston Villa continue to ‘break barriers’
5 months, 1 week ago

Unai Emery sets sights on silverware as Aston Villa continue to ‘break barriers’

The Independent  

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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, 1 week 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 …

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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Unai Emery is doing exactly what a modern manager is NOT meant to do. TOM COLLOMOSSE on how a plan most top clubs would reject took Aston Villa to victory over Bayern Munich - and Man United are up ne
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery is doing exactly what a modern manager is NOT meant to do. TOM COLLOMOSSE on how a plan most top clubs would reject took Aston Villa to victory over Bayern Munich - and Man United are up ne

Daily Mail  

It was a little after 10pm on one of the greatest nights Villa Park has witnessed and Unai Emery was thinking about beating the former European champions. As Villa players celebrated wildly in the dressing room, Emery was already talking about facing Erik ten Hag’s beleaguered side at Villa Park on Sunday. Aston Villa recorded a famous win in their …

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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Bayern Munich’s trip to Aston Villa is a reminder of the most unassuming and unlikely European triumph
5 months, 4 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, 4 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 boss Unai Emery ready for ‘special match’ against Bayern Munich
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ready for ‘special match’ against Bayern Munich

The Independent  

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Bayern beware! German giants considered Unai Emery as coach after masterminding their shock Champions League exit in 2022 - as Aston Villa now bid to emulate his Villarreal side
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bayern beware! German giants considered Unai Emery as coach after masterminding their shock Champions League exit in 2022 - as Aston Villa now bid to emulate his Villarreal side

Daily Mail  

When Bayern Munich were assessing the contenders to be their new coach earlier this year, the decision-makers’ minds drifted to the spring of 2022 and their shock elimination from the Champions League. His Aston Villa side take on Bayern in the Champions League at Villa Park on Wednesday, a repeat of the 1982 European Cup Final when Villa beat Bayern …

Unai Emery frustrated at missed opportunity after Aston Villa are held
6 months ago

Unai Emery frustrated at missed opportunity after Aston Villa are held

The Independent  

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Unai Emery details the 'challenge' of navigating a congested fixture schedule as Aston Villa look towards hosting Bayern Munich - after his side had to settle for a point against Ipswich
6 months ago

Unai Emery details the 'challenge' of navigating a congested fixture schedule as Aston Villa look towards hosting Bayern Munich - after his side had to settle for a point against Ipswich

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has refuted suggestions that Aston Villa will struggle to summon the energy for next week’s Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich following a breathless 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday. Unai Emery insisted his side must adapt to the challenges of playing Champions League football Villa will play host to Bayern Munich in their first Champions League …

Aston Villa triumph in midlands derby with superb comeback win against Wolves
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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