Aston Villa

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• Villa plot away-day upset on Tyneside

  Birmingham Mail · 2026-08-05 · neutral

  Unai Emery's side head north with a settled squad and a strong recent record on the road.

• Villa Park expansion timeline firms up

  Birmingham Mail · 2026-08-07 · positive

  The North Stand project is expected to add several thousand seats before the following season.

• Aston Villa still winless after stalemate at Hull

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-05 ·

  Aston Villa remain winless three games into the new Premier League season after they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Hull City.

• Chelsea drop points against Aston Villa for the first time in WSL

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-05 ·

  Aston Villa scored a late equaliser against the run of play to disrupt Chelsea's start to the Women's Super League campaign.

• High-flying Hull stay unbeaten by holding off Aston Villa in stalemate

  The Guardian · 2026-09-05 ·

  <p>It’s never dull in Hull, as the saying goes in these parts, and after just three games the Premier League is proving to be quite some ride for Hull City supporters.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/hull-manchester-united-premier-league-match-report">Having embarrassed Manchester Uni…

• 'It's not Chelsea's standard' - McCabe on 'frustrating' draw against Aston Villa

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-05 ·

  Chelsea' Katie McCabe describes their result against Aston Villa as 'frustrating' but also that there's 'no need to panic' as its still early days for the 2026-27 WSL season.

• Cash absent as Aston Villa make three changes vs Club Brugge LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-08 ·

• Aston Villa attack clicks in thrilling win over Club Brugge

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-08 ·

  Aston Villa produced a superb attacking display to end their scoring concerns and begin their Champions League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Club Brugge.

• First-half treble powers Aston Villa to Champions League win at Club Brugge

  The Guardian · 2026-09-08 ·

  <p></p><p>Aston Villa were 3-1 up after 43 minutes but were made to sweat for their first win of the season, emerging victorious from an entertaining Champions League opener against Club Brugge. John McGinn, who struck the only goal when Villa belatedly got their season up and running <a href="https://www.theguardia…

• Aston Villa ignite season in five-goal thriller against Club Brugge

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-09 ·

  Aston Villa launch their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium, ending their early-season goal drought.

• Glasner haunts Emery again as Forest win at Aston Villa

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·

  Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park to leave Unai Emery's side still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season.

• Unai Emery fears Aston Villa star could be sidelined for a ‘long, long time' in brutal injury blow

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-12 ·

• Aston Villa warned record signing Nicolas Jackson's discipline is an ‘absolute disgrace' after being hooked at half time

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-12 ·

• 'Superb strike' - Fowler doubles Man City's lead against Aston Villa

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-13 ·

  Mary Fowler doubles Man City's lead with a superb strike against Aston Villa.

• Aston Villa latest: Merson's verdict on potential relegation battle

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-14 ·

• Brentford extend unbeaten start as Ajer secures draw at Aston Villa

  BBC Sport · 2026-10-10 ·

  Brentford extend their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season as Kristoffer Ajer scores late to earn his side a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, who's wait for a first home Premier League win of the season goes on.

• Coventry vs Aston Villa betting tips and predictions - Can Sky Blues score their first win?

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-16 ·

• Why Coventry, Tottenham and Aston Villa should not panic about their slow starts

  The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·

  <p>Coventry have no points, Spurs have no goals and Villa have dipped again. But what does a bad start really mean?</p><p>By <a href="https://theanalyst.com/">Opta Analyst</a></p><p>That optimism we feel at the start of a new season can be intoxicating. Whatever happened last season, there has been a whole summer to…

• Harwood-Bellis makes Aston Villa debut vs Coventry LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-16 ·

• Tammy Abraham’s double powers Aston Villa to Carabao Cup win at Coventry

  The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·

  <p>For Aston Villa, an overdue drama-free outing as Unai Emery’s side cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round courtesy of a Tammy Abraham double and a Ross Barkley header.</p><p>Unfortunately for Coventry, it was a sorry case of more of the same. Frank Lampard’s side have lost five of their six matches in all comp…

• How an Aston Villa fringe player became Europe's most prolific scorer

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-17 ·

  No player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more goals than Donyell Malen since his Roma debut in January - BBC Sport examines his transformation.

• Unai Emery makes worrying Alejandro Garnacho admission after failing to play in third straight Aston Villa game

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-17 ·

• Aston Villa vs Brentford team news as Manzambi starts LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-10 ·

• Merson: 'Huge game' between Spurs and Aston Villa is a 'momentum swinger'

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-18 ·

  In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson looks ahead to Saturday's "huge" game between Tottenham and Aston Villa.

• Tottenham vs Aston Villa super boost: Get 6/4 on Spurs to score under 1.5 goals with talkSPORT BET

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-19 ·

• Spurs vs Aston Villa team news LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-19 ·

• Aston Villa grab victory despite late Spurs goals as De Zerbi’s side are booed off

  The Guardian · 2026-09-19 ·

  <p>Spurs have a remarkable ability to find new ways of inflicting pain on their fanbase and they did it again on Saturday, petering out from a strong start into humiliating defeat. On the upside, they did get two goals. They were both late consolations, but beggars can’t be choosers.</p><p>Aston Villa were ruthless …

• Aston Villa latest: 'LaLiga clubs monitoring Garnacho'

  Sky Sports · 2026-09-23 ·

• Alejandro Garnacho monitored by LaLiga clubs after playing 31 minutes for Aston Villa

  talkSPORT · 2026-09-23 ·

• Aston Villa sack boss Arroyo after winless WSL start

  BBC Sport · 2026-09-29 ·

  Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo is sacked following two defeats and two draws in their opening four matches of the Women's Super League season.

• Aston Villa sack manager Natalia Arroyo with club second-bottom of WSL

  The Guardian · 2026-09-29 ·

  <ul><li><p>Villa have two points from first four league matches</p></li><li><p>Arroyo took charge of women’s side in January 2025</p></li></ul><p>Aston Villa have sacked their women’s manager Natalia Arroyo with the side second-bottom of the Women’s Super League with two points from four matches.</p><p>Arroyo was ap…

• Why Aston Villa are playing Sevilla for a trophy you haven't heard of

  BBC Sport · 2026-10-02 ·

  Aston Villa are set to take on Sevilla in the Antonio Puerta Trophy, named in memory of one of the Spanish club's former players.

• Aston Villa latest: Garnacho scores in Antonio Puerta Trophy win over Sevilla

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-02 ·

• Madjo and Goretzka start for Aston Villa at Bournemouth LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-26 ·

• Aston Villa planning Endrick move - Monday's gossip

  BBC Sport · 2026-10-11 ·

  Aston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick, Liverpool are weighing up a move for Barcelona's Marc Bernal, Everton are leading the chase for Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, plus more.

• Aston Villa star hints that £100m stadium renovation has had negative impact on form

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-13 ·

• Aston Villa vs Fenerbahce team news as Mbaye starts LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-14 ·

• Aston Villa hit Fenerbahce for six in big win at Villa Park

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-14 ·

  Aston Villa dismantled Fenerbahce with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley scoring two each in a 6-0 Champions League win at Villa Park.

• Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win

  The Guardian · 2026-10-14 ·

  <p>It may be a bit early for the pantomime season but the Holte End enjoyed acclaiming their heroes and villains as Aston Villa won at home for the first time this season in some style with their biggest European victory.</p><p>Every touch for Mason Greenwood, playing his first game in England in nearly five years, …

• Aston Villa latest: Jackson impresses with double in Fenerbahce thrashing

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-14 ·

• Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues

  BBC Sport · 2026-10-14 ·

  Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.

• In-form Bournemouth beat Aston Villa to reach Carabao Cup quarters

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-28 ·

  Bournemouth recorded a fifth consecutive win across all competitions to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa.

• The rollercoaster that is the rebuild for Newcastle and Aston Villa

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-16 ·

  Welcome aboard the rollercoaster that is a rebuild in the Premier League. Before we begin, please ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened and keep hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.

• Nicolas Jackson backed to achieve career first at Aston Villa as pressure is less than Chelsea

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-16 ·

• Papers: Liverpool set to raid Aston Villa for Manzambi

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-16 ·

  The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

• Manzambi maintains Aston Villa progress with win to seal dismal week for Newcastle

  The Guardian · 2026-10-17 ·

  <p>There is a reason why Aston Villa were so desperate to hijack Johan Manzambi’s proposed move from Freiburg to Newcastle this summer which appeared nailed on.</p><p>The tall, quick, tricky, clever and perfectly balanced 21-year-old Switzerland attacking midfielder looked worth every penny <a href="https://www.theg…

• Manzambi haunts Newcastle with winner for Aston Villa

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-17 ·

  Johan Manzambi came back to haunt Newcastle as his first-half goal was enough for Aston Villa to win 1-0 at St James' Park on Saturday Night Football.

• Who are Aston Villa's opponents Viking? Champions League debutants who once shocked Chelsea

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-20 ·

• Aston Villa v Viking, Real Madrid v RB Leipzig and more: Champions League – live

  The Guardian · 2026-10-21 ·

  <p>⚽️ Champions League updates from 8pm BST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scoreboard</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/championsleague/table">Champions League table</a> | <a href="mailto:sarah.rendell.casual@guardian.co.uk">Mail Sarah</a></p><p><strong>The first of …

• Aston Villa vs Viking team news as Mbaye and Alysson start LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-21 ·

• Barkley and Buendía on target as Aston Villa maintain perfect start against Viking

  The Guardian · 2026-10-21 ·

  <p>“We’ve conquered before, we’re prepared for more,” read the pre-match display held up by the Holte End. Even if few would really be ready for a full-on repeat of 1982, when Aston Villa conquered Europe, the current vintage are doing an outwards impression of Champions League contenders. The small blot here was th…

• Unai Emery to Man United now off the table as Aston Villa boss U-turns over future plans

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-22 ·

• Aston Villa vs Man City Super Boost: NOW 7/4 City to win and Haaland to score with talkSPORT BET

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-24 ·

• Aston Villa v Manchester City: Premier League – live

  The Guardian · 2026-10-24 ·

  <p>⚽ Premier League updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-off<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Ten things to look out for</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/f…

• Aston Villa vs Man City teams as Manzambi starts and Foden is benched LIVE!

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-24 ·

• Jackson stars with two goals - player ratings for Aston Villa v Man City

  BBC Sport · 2026-10-24 ·

  How Aston Villa and Man City players rated following their Premier League match.

• Aston Villa and Jackson end Manchester City’s perfect run with stunning win

  The Guardian · 2026-10-24 ·

  <p>Manchester City have added a loss in the Premier League to the one to the Premier League, as their perfect on-pitch record vanished at Aston Villa. The two most in-form strikers in England did battle and it was Nicolas Jackson’s double that meant his side come out on top against Erling Haaland.</p><p>City are cer…

• Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City's perfect start

  BBC Sport · 2026-10-24 ·

  Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, to secure a fourth successive win in all competitions whilst also ending City's 100% start to the Premier League season.

• Maresca ‘not worried’ by Guéhi’s gaffes as Aston Villa end City’s flawless start

  The Guardian · 2026-10-24 ·

  <ul><li><p>Defender costs three goals in past two league matches</p></li><li><p>Emery praises ‘fantastic’ match-winner Jackson</p></li></ul><p>Enzo Maresca is not concerned by the form of Marc Guéhi despite the defender costing his side three goals in the past two Premier League matches, the Manchester City manager …

• Why Aston Villa was the perfect destination for Jackson

  Sky Sports · 2026-10-30 ·

  Nicolas Jackson's career was at a crossroads. Aston Villa were in a state of flux. The move was mutually beneficial - but the early success has exceeded expectations.

• FPL Gameweek 9 Differentials including Rayan and surprise Aston Villa and Tottenham stars

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-30 ·

• Aston Villa to launch legal action against Jamie Carragher over X-rated comments

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-30 ·

• Aston Villa to take legal action against Jamie Carragher for ‘unacceptable insults’

  The Guardian · 2026-10-30 ·

  <ul><li><p>Villa chair announces plan on social media</p></li><li><p>Carragher said club will ‘never be Man United’</p></li></ul><p>Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against Jamie Carragher following his “unacceptable insults” about the club and its supporters.</p><p>Carragher told Villa fans to …

• Jamie Carragher apologises for ‘clumsy and wrong' Aston Villa comments after legal threat

  talkSPORT · 2026-10-31 ·