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Anwar El Ghazi speaks out on Aston Villa future as Everton on loan argue Steven Gerrard
Anwar El Ghazi has struggled to make an impact at Everton following his January loan switch from Aston Villa and the winger has seemingly drawn a ... -
Everton slam Anwar El Ghazi transfer as Aston Villa star makes frustrating start
Former Everton defender Michael Ball has questioned why his former club signed Anwar El Ghazi from Aston Villa in January. The 26-year-old winger is yet to ... -
Potential problem for Arsenal in quest to sign ‘incredible’ Aston Villa ace
Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face competition from Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma for Aston Villa central midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to Il Romanista. ... -
Aston Villa’s ‘smart’ prospect rewarded after shining on loan in Ligue 2
Aston Villa have an array of talent rising through the academy and earning their stripes in the English Football League, with 21-year-old Finn Azaz one of ... -
Danny Murphy got it wrong about Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has claimed Aston Villa had a ‘low ceiling’ as to why Steven Gerrard would not trade his job at Rangers to ... -
Steven Gerrard on the extra pressure he felt for a good start at Aston Villa – and how he handled it | Football news
It would be fair to say that Steven Gerrard was not Dean Smith’s first choice replacement at Aston Villa. The former Liverpool and England captain’s coaching ... -
Aston Villa defender has transfer ‘suitors’ wanting to exploit contract situation
Watford is reportedly among the list of suitors showing an interest in Aston Villa defender Kortney Hause. The defender’s contract is ongoing this summer and there ... -
Smith signing could leave Aston Villa for free, club in no rush to keep him
Photo by James Williamson – AMA / Getty Images Kortney Hause could leave Aston Villa for a free transfer next summer, as the defender will remain ... -
Michael Owen says Steven Gerrard ‘transformed’ Aston Villa
Former Steven Gerrard teammate Michael Owen has called Aston Villa a “transformed team” since they appointed head coach last month. Villa won Gerrard’s first two games ... -
Confirmed match officials: Manchester City v Aston Villa (Premier League)
Grealish, who made a record-breaking £ 100million transfer to Manchester City during the summer transfer window, will return to his childhood club – of which he ... -
Aston Villa news: Steven Gerrard could consider cashing Dean Smith’s favorite for £ 26.5million
Journalist Luke Hatfield did not rule out the possibility of Aston Villa cash on Tyrone Mings, to supply The price is right. Mings, who signed for ... -
Ralph Hasenhuttl speaks out on Aston Villa and Norwich City ties with strong claim from Southampton
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said he couldn’t imagine a better job than the one he has, having been linked with Aston Villa and Norwich City in ... -
Steven Gerrard gave Aston Villa a major boost ahead of game opener
Gabby Agbonlahor believes that Matty Cash’s recent international appearances for Poland will prove to be a major “plus” for Aston Villa. Villa will host Brighton at ... -
Steven Gerrard braces for tough first test as manager welcoming top-flight seagulls to Premier League clash
Steven Gerrard is hoping to take the helm of Aston Villa when his new host briefs Brighton this weekend. Gerrard was named Villa boss last week ... -
Barry Bannan believes Aston Villa made ‘appalling’ decision
Photo by Neville Williams / Aston Villa FC via Getty Images Barry Bannan took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Dean Smith’s sacking by Aston ... -
Aston Villa and Scotland star John McGinn gets snaps with fans as he visits Kilmarnock
Scottish star John McGinn spent his Saturday in Kilmarnock as he visited Rugby Park to watch his brother Stephen. The result was not ideal for Killie’s ... -
Time is up for Dean Smith as Aston Villa loses fifth in a row
Just a few weeks ago, Aston Villa was flying high; 2-0 at home against Wolves and two weeks away from a historic 1-0 win over Manchester ... -
West Ham United and Aston Villa interested in Jack Hendry
West Ham United and Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring the progress of Scotland defender Jack Hendry, who plays for Belgian giants Club Brugge. According to a ... -
Aston Villa’s secret weapon they must use to end bad form against Southampton
Aston Villa have lost four games in a row and are in desperate need of a display that can end their poor form. Villa have only ... -
Aston Villa triple transfer can solve Dean Smith’s key needs
Aston Villa is stuck in a rut that cannot afford to become much more than a sticky string of bad results. Dean Smith’s side lost four ... -
Chris Sutton reignites debate over Steven Gerrard’s Rangers exit as Aston Villa claims they caught co-host off guard
Chris Sutton reckons Steven Gerrard would leave Rangers for Aston Villa if he got the chance. But not everyone agrees, judging by the surprise response from ... -
Jack Grealish and John Terry send support for affected Aston Villa star
Trezeguet, the wide man from Aston Villa, is back on the grass hitting balls at Bodymoor Heath for the first time in nearly seven painful months. ... -
Premier League ready to change rules Aston Villa boss Dean Smith doesn’t want
Aston Villa will be able to play five Premier League substitutes starting next season after lawmakers agreed to change the rules. The number of substitutions has ... -
‘Completely folded’ – Pundit sends message to Aston Villa in deep recession
Noel Whelan believes Aston Villa has fallen well below expectations so far this campaign after their heavy spending during the summer transfer window. Whelan said it ... -
Aston Villa’s unlikely key to unlocking Danny Ings could make squad comeback against West Ham United
Keinan Davis has suffered a knee injury that has disrupted the start of his 2021/22 season so far. Davis was sidelined for nearly two months due ... -
Arsenal vs Aston Villa live score and results updates: latest in Premier League as Smith Rowe shines in 3-1 win for hosts
Arsenal entered the top half of the Premier League with a complete 3-1 home victory over Aston Villa. Goals from Thomas Partey, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emile ... -
Two-time FA Cup winner says Aston Villa transfer nearly missed
Jack Wilshere has told talkSPORT that former Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce attempted to sign Arsenal midfielder for the Birmingham outfit during the summer 2017 transfer ... -
Aston Villa gave transfers a boost as the £ 40million striker claimed more than £ 40million
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly considering a January move for Youssef En-Nesyri and has told Arsenal’s board he is keen to sign the Sevilla forward ... -
Aston Villa still have £ 100million transfer advantage after Newcastle takeover
Newcastle United is bursting with cash following its takeover by a Saudi cash-backed consortium. But Aston Villa fans shouldn’t be scared just yet. The Magpies will ... -
Mourinho and Deschamps highlighted Aston Villa’s huge transfer error
The 2015 summer transfer window will forever leave Aston Villa fans with a “what if?” Feeling. With Paddy Riley pulling the strings as sporting director, Villa ... -
Aston Villa give transfer advice as youngster praised for ‘electric’ performance
A roundup of major Aston Villa titles from BirminghamLive on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Smith can make a perfect villa transfer for free One of the ... -
Jack Grealish has a problem at Man City that Dean Smith and Aston Villa never gave him
Jack Grealish is no longer the big “little pond” fish he used to be at Aston Villa. The soft-haired playmaker is now surrounded by a plethora ... -
Gary Lineker ruled in favor of Aston Villa amid Gary Neville ‘excellent’ verdict
Aston Villa are currently ranked 10th in the Premier League after three wins and one draw in their opening seven matches. Villa may have had a ... -
Spurs v Aston Villa – how to follow, team news, key info
How will the teams align? Ben Davies suffers from an appendix problem and is expected to miss Sunday. Steven Bergwijn and Ryan Sessegnon are also continuing ... -
Aston Villa Archer starlet backed to sign new ‘right away’ deal
Alan Hutton backed Cameron Archer to sign a new contract with Aston Villa “straight away” with ongoing talks. Addressed exclusively to Football initiate, the former Holte ... -
Aston Villa’s shifting lineup could be what beat Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur only average 45.5% of possession in the league so far this season and although the 38% against Crystal Palace, where they were at 10 ... -
Aston Villa ‘in no rush’ to welcome Leon Bailey back from injury
Former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor claims Dean Smith will be in no rush to welcome Leon Bailey to his side following the Jamaican’s injury issues ... -
Tyrone Mings sends message to Carney Chukwuemeka after stunning Aston Villa display
Carney Chukwuemeka was applauded for his performance in Aston Villa’s 8-0 Under-23 loss to Stoke City last night. Chukwuemeka started for Mark Delaney as the youngsters ... -
Jamie Carragher spots crucial Dean Smith moment in Aston Villa win at Manchester United
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher spotted the moment Aston Villa set up his corner from which Kortney Hause scored the winner at Manchester United. Villa scored the ... -
BBC expert blows up manager’s complaint about Aston Villa player
Photo by Naomi Baker / Getty Images Garth Crooks said he had “never heard such a tosh” after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested that Ollie Watkins breached ... -
A bright future without Grealish, Tottenham selection, Hause contract – Aston Villa Q&A LIVE
What a weekend, Villans. It was the perfect storm at Old Trafford as Dean Smith staged Villa’s first victory over Manchester United in 18 attempts – ... -
Aston Villa’s Kortney Hause wins as penalty for Manchester United | premier league
Breathless and captivating: Manchester United and Aston Villa put on a half-football, half-basketball spectacle that ended with the surreal sight of Bruno Fernandes hacking a penalty ... -
Man United vs Aston Villa: how to stop Ronaldo?
This is the question most Premier League clubs will no doubt be asking themselves this season How do you stop what seems unstoppable? Many consider him ... -
Aston Villa fans flushed as Leon Bailey injury update comes out
Aston Villa fans have been gutted after confirmation of an injury to Leon Bailey. Villa head coach Dean Smith has explained when he expects Bailey to ... -
Headway questions Aston Villa’s handling of John McGinn’s head injury
Aston Villa’s treatment of John McGinn’s head injury questioned after playing for 34 minutes after crashing with Michael Keane, before finally being pulled out to complain ... -
Preview: Chelsea v Aston Villa | Carabao Cup
Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Thomas Tuchel’s side face Dean Smith’s men for the second time already ... -
‘Shambles’ – Aston Villa flop Danny Drinkwater opens with loan difficulties
Former Aston Villa lender Danny Drinkwater is determined to relaunch his career. Drinkwater is on loan at Reading from Chelsea, signing for Veljko Paunovic’s side last ... -
What happened to the Aston Villa prodigy for an “expensive” transfer in 2015
There was a time when Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was the name on everyone’s lips for Aston Villa fans. At just 16, he became the youngest player to ... -
Aston Villa set to rekindle interest in James Ward-Prowse
Aston Villa have enjoyed an exceptional summer transfer window, bringing in Ashely Young, Axel Tuanzebe, Danny Ings, Emiliano Buendia and Leon Bailey to bolster Villa’s ranks. ... -
Aston Villa vs Everton stats
On Saturday night, Aston Villa ended Everton’s Premier League unbeaten streak with Dean Smith’s side beating Rafa Benitez’s side 3-0. We’ve broken down all the key ... -
Aston Villa v Everton match preview | premier league
Everton have started off brilliantly, but Rafa Benítez faces a major test to maintain the good times against Aston Villa without the services of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. ... -
Aston Villa vs Everton live stream – how to watch Premier League 21/22 game online
The Aston Villa vs Everton live stream features two teams looking in different directions up or down the table after a mixed start to the 21/22 ... -
Some Aston Villa fans react to club tweet about £ 25million man
Photo by Alex Gottschalk / DeFodi Images via Getty Images Aston Villa fans reacted Twitter to the club’s official tweet on Leon Bailey. After four Premier ... -
‘Still a problem’ – Everton suffered major injury ahead of Aston Villa clash
Aston Villa’s next opponents, Everton, have taken a heavy blow. Following the 3-0 defeat at Chelsea, Villa hosts Everton as the evening kicks off on Saturday ... -
Aston Villa predicted XI against Chelsea as Dean Smith makes four changes
Aston Villa is finally returning to the Premier League now that the international break is over. Dean Smith’s side travel to Chelsea for a top-level clash ... -
Liverpool star Curtis Jones wanted £ 15million transfer from Aston Villa in shock as Dean Smith contemplates ambitious move
ASTON VILLA is ready to probe Liverpool on the purchase of talented youngster Curtis Jones. The high-spending outfit remains in the market and could come as ... -
Tottenham join pursuit of £ 30million midfielder on Aston Villa radar
Aston Villa target Weston McKennie has been linked with a transfer from Juventus to Tottenham Hotspur in the dying days of the summer transfer window. A ... -
Aston Villa gave new hope after transfer blow
Kevin Phillips insists every player has a price after Aston Villa target James Ward-Prowse signs a new contract with Southampton. The former Saints striker, speaking exclusively ... -
Danny Ings’ spectacular volley lights up Aston Villa victory over Newcastle | premier league
Danny Ings’ exemplary aerial kick was a goal worthy of winning any game, but Aston Villa’s victory was secured by two VAR decisions against Newcastle United. ... -
Spurs are now preparing to head to Villa target with 269 Premier League appearances
Photo by Matt Watson / Southampton FC via Getty Images According to The Telegraph, Tottenham have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign Southampton maestro ... -
Mourinho to vie with Arsenal and Aston Villa for ‘stunning’ £ 21million star, Ancelotti is big fan
Roma are now considering signing Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Anguissa, according to Calciomercato, whom Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton have also followed this summer. Giallorossi CEO Tiago ... -
Aston Villa move could point to James Ward-Prowse move
Aston Villa has appointed Austin MacPhee as the club’s new set pieces coach after Dean Smith wanted to add more specialist staff to his backstage staff. ... -
Aston Villa appoints former Hearts assistant Austin MacPhee in new coaching role to specialize in set pieces
Austin MacPhee has joined the Aston Villa coaching staff. He starts working at the English Premier League club following the recent departure of assistant coach John ... -
Manager claims Aston Villa star will only cost £ 17million after Man City move
Aston Villa entered the summer transfer window with Douglas Luiz’s future in jeopardy amid Manchester City’s option to buy the midfielder. Douglas joined Villa in a ... -
Aston Villa could bid for ‘really classy’ £ 15million ace this week
Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Premier League side Aston Villa appear set to step up their interest in Argentina international ... -
Jack Grealish requests transfer as starlet from Aston Villa eyes
Here are your headlines from the Aston Villa morning on Monday, July 19, 2021. Gunners “admire” Grealish Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with ... -
Some Aston Villa fans react to 24-year-old in preseason training
Photo by Stephen Pond / Getty Images Aston Villa fans were impressed with Emiliano Buendia during pre-season training. It has only been a few days since ... -
Newcastle fight Aston Villa for ‘fast, strong and powerful’ PL ace
Photo by Jon Hobley / MI News / NurPhoto via Getty Images Newcastle are considering a deal for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe with manager Steve ... -
Chelsea transfer plan for Tammy Abraham revealed amid Aston Villa links
Chelsea are expected to offer Tammy Abraham to Borussia Dortmund as part of a huge transfer offer to land Norway international Erling Haaland this summer. Haaland, ... -
Report shares Dean Smith’s plans to make Aston Villa top talent “anywhere in Europe”
Dean Smith is expected to reign over Aston Villa prospects Viljami Sinisalo and Akos Onodi in pre-season training as he seeks a third-choice goalkeeper, per Birmingham ... -
Jack Grealish has a special fan in the Wembley crowd shouting at the Aston Villa captain
Dean Smith was in attendance for England’s heartbreaking Euro 2020 defeat to Italy at Wembley Stadium last night. The Aston Villa manager, who shared both the ... -
Aston Villa said to destroy ‘brilliant’ £ 8million transfer
Michael Olise, linked with Aston Villa, looks set to sign for Crystal Palace. In January, Dean Smith’s Villa was credited with an interest in the 19-year-old ... -
Stan Collymore ignites Aston Villa transfer hopes as ‘complicated’ Man City update emerges
Hello and welcome to your roundup of all the latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive. We bring you the best stories from Villa Park on Tuesday ... -
Smith drops transfer hint amid Villa ties
3 minute read 6/27/2021 | 7:30 p.m. Kerr Smith has hinted that he will not be moving to Villa Park this summer amid rumors of interest ... -
Leeds United have to pay ‘a lot of money’ to beat Aston Villa to transfer
Aston Villa are linked with a move from Liverpool defender Neco Williams with the Welsh international who is set to leave Anfield this summer. Williams, who ... -
The exciting Euro 2020 stars Aston Villa should watch
Euro 2020 gives players a chance to shine on the international stage as they prepare for the football season. With the idea that a country can ... -
Windass warns Villa against Pereira
4 minute read 6/20/2021 | 8:05 p.m. Dean Windass offered some advice to Aston Villa, regarding their reported interest in West Brom’s Matheus Pereira. What is ... -
Aston Villa can plan life without Grealish after offer
Aston Villa could plan their life without Jack Grealish after submitting a £ 25million offer to Arsenal for Emile Smith-Rowe. This is the view of the ... -
Ashley Young reunites with Aston Villa after 10 years
– Publicity – The 35-year-old England veteran is back at St. James Park after 10 long years of spending a year in Italy with Inter Milan. ... -
Confirmed: Aston Villa “reaches agreement” on transfer
Bjorn Engels will soon be leaving Aston Villa to return to Belgium with Royal Antwerp. The 26-year-old defender joined French club Reims shortly after Villa’s promotion ... -
Young at Aston Villa, Nuno Mendes at Man United
Manchester United are linked with a much-vaunted teenage left-back while one of their long-time full-backs is considering a return to the Premier League. The list of ... -
James Ward-Prowse to Aston Villa: ‘next week’ transfer requested, £ 35million fee, view of Southampton
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse. The Mirror reported in June that Villa was keen on the England international, ... -
Pre-season friendly Aston Villa confirmed next month
Aston Villa have booked a pre-season friendly against Leamington of the Northern National League next month. Brakes have confirmed that Villa will send their Under-23 squad ... -
Manchester United linked with Aston Villa midfielder
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 16: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal with Ezri Konsa during the Premier League match between ... -
West Ham playing with fire as Tammy Abraham’s wait game leaves the door open for Aston Villa to continue their ruthless mission
West Ham appear to be playing the waiting game for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham. And it’s a dangerous game considering Aston Villa is on the prowl. ... -
Aston Villa have made an offer of £ 16million in 2020 they could now sign the goal for free
Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse / Getty Images Has Aston Villa already signed the best signing of the summer? At Emi Buendia, Dean Smith arguably ... -
Odsonne Edouard ‘in talks’ to seal £ 18million transfer after Aston Villa claims
Leicester City look set to win the race to sign Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard this summer. Edward has been widely tipped to leave the Scottish Premiership ... -
Aston Villa to move for James Ward-Prowse from Southampton | Aston Villa
Aston Villa are set to take a step forward for Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse, a day after securing a record-breaking deal worth over £ 30million to sign ... -
Report: Aston Villa brace for Manchester City offer for Jack Grealish
Aston Villa are now preparing for Manchester City to make an offer for Jack Grealish, according to a Daily Mail report. Villa appears to be on ... -
Aston Villa ‘close to meeting demands’ for huge summer transfer
Aston Villa are said to have edged Arsenal in the race to sign Emi Buendia from Norwich City. Buendia are among Villa’s main targets this summer ... -
Some Villa fans can’t believe who was released from the Academy
Photo by Neville Williams / Aston Villa FC via Getty Images Aston Villa fans took to Twitter to respond after learning Callum Rowe had been released ... -
Aston Villa announces academy closure as transfer decisions are made
Aston Villa have announced the exit of nine players from the academy this summer. The club announced their shortlisted and released with nine other youngsters pledging ... -
“I don’t know how Aston Villa will receive me” – Samatta after Fenerbahce loan deal
Taifa Stars captain, 28, unsure of his return to Villa Park after what happened when he was loaned to the Turkish giants Tanzania striker Mbwana Samatta ... -
Report: Aston Villa could loan out Jed Steer
Aston Villa is ready to loan Jed Steer this summer, with The Sun on Sunday (30/5; page 59) report that Dean Smith wants to recruit a ... -
Douglas Luiz replaces Aston Villa as Man City consider summer move
The long-term future of Douglas Luiz is currently out of Aston Villa’s hands. The Brazilian, who recently turned 23, can return to Manchester City this summer ... -
Jack Grealish calls for record transfer as Aston Villa appeal opens door to Man United deal
Here are your Aston Villa morning headlines for Saturday, May 29, 2021. Grealish last Jack Grealish’s name is back in the headlines as transfer speculation resumes. ... -
Expert claims Villa faces challenge for signing Abraham
Noel Whelan claims Aston Villa face a challenge if they want to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea this summer. The former Leeds hitman, speaking exclusively to ... -
Manchester City to break UK transfer record for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish
Manchester City are set to make Jack Grealish the first £ 100million English football star as he becomes their priority in midfield … and they want ... -
Just Call – Ex-Dutch star blows up Oranje coach for leaving Aston Villa Man
Former Netherlands international Theo Janssen has criticized Frank de Boer for failing to explain his decision to remove Aston Villa star Anwar El Ghazi from his ... -
Aaron Ramsey indicators his first skilled contract at Aston Villa
By Press Affiliation 2021 Aaron Ramsey dedicated his future to the Villa Park membership Aston Villa midfielder Aaron Ramsey has dedicated his future to the Premier ... -
Liverpool star linked with £ 17million Aston Villa switch
Aston Villa proceed to be linked with a transfer for Liverpool striker Divock Origi. Reviews within the Spanish launch El Gol digital have claimed Actual Sociedad ... -
A Jack Grealish tweak and havoc – Aston Villa system shakes up when Wesley returns
It’s near 500 days since Wesley final threw a contest ball for Aston Villa, with the Brazilian tall trying nearer to a comeback. The 24-year-old ruptured ... -
Report: Wilder wished Sheffield United to signal this participant earlier than Aston Villa gained the race once more
It emerged that one other participant was really helpful to the Sheffield United board by Chris Wilder, earlier than lastly being signed by Aston Villa. It’s ... -
Aston Villa followers give verdict on Ollie Watkins to this point at Villa Park
Aston Villa followers have delivered their verdict on the primary season of Ollie Wakins at Villa Park. Watkins was signed by Dean Smith of Brentford for ... -
Leeds United star admits ‘swinging in direction of’ Aston Villa transfer
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has admitted he was ‘shifting’ in direction of a transfer to Aston Villa 18 months in the past. He revealed {that ... -
Tottenham present Son Heung-min harm replace forward of Aston Villa recreation
Tottenham supervisor Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Son Heung-min suffered a muscle harm within the North London derby loss to Arsenal – casting doubt on the ... -
Tottenham suffered a heavy blow forward of Aston Villa sport
Tottenham suffered a probably vital damage forward of the conflict towards Aston Villa with Son-Heung min limping within the first half of the North London derby ...