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Premier League Everton v Southampton Wayne Rooney walks out with his son and claps Everton supporters celebrating the legacy of Goodison Park after...

Wayne Rooney spot on with Ollie Watkins verdict in poor Aston Villa draw vs Leeds United

Wayne Rooney feels as though Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is playing without much confidence at the moment. Aston Villa were made to work extremely…

James Barker

Feb 21, 2026

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa FC applauds for the fans during the UEFA Europa League match with Feyenoord, Ezri Konsa in action.

Morgan Rogers’ magic fades as Ezri Konsa shines in draw – Aston Villa player ratings vs Leeds United

Aston Villa secured a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday afternoon. Villa were looking to put pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City at the…

Declan Carr

Feb 21, 2026

Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa FC looks on Feyenoord v Aston Villa FC, UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2, Feyenoord v Aston Villa FC, De Kuip...

Ian Maatsen has perfect chance to thrive for Aston Villa after recent Birmingham City scenes

Ian Maatsen will look to replicate the work of Birmingham City star Kai Wagner at Aston Villa on Saturday. The Villans are preparing for an…

Max Wilkins

Feb 20, 2026

Unai Emery inset and Donyell Malen looks on

Paulo Di Canio hits back at what he’s heard about Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen

Paulo Di Canio has derisively hit back at comparisons between Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen and Gianluca Vialli. Malen swapped Borussia Dortmund for Villa in…

Richie Mills

Feb 20, 2026

Birmingham, England, 1st February 2026. Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Aston Villa vs Brentford Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham

Aston Villa’s £21.7m Douglas Luiz transfer option is Villa Park no-brainer – here’s why

They say ‘never go back’: clearly nobody gave Douglas Luiz or Aston Villa that message. Having left Villa Park in the summer of 2024 to…

James Barker

Feb 19, 2026

Philippe Coutinho playing for Vasco da Gama looking towards Steven Gerrard greyed out surrounded by red

Philippe Coutinho shines very bad light on Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa tenure with latest post

Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho both faced struggles before they left Aston Villa. The former Rangers boss is arguably the worst head coach appointment in…

Max Wilkins

Feb 19, 2026

Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa celebrates his goal to make it 1-0 during the Aston Villa vs Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League match at Villa Par...

Some Aston Villa fans won’t like it, but Tyrone Mings must start vs Leeds United

Tyrone Mings has continued to divide opinion at Aston Villa this season. The ex-England international is loved on the terraces at Villa Park, simply due…

Max Wilkins

Feb 18, 2026

Unai Emery in perfect position to complete 26-year first in Aston Villa vs Leeds United

Unai Emery has a fantastic chance of completing the double over Leeds this season when they travel to Villa Park on Saturday. The Villans have…

Samuel Fabre

Feb 18, 2026

Lucas Digne with his hand up alongside Unai Emery with his arms folded.

Lucas Digne axed in six Unai Emery changes – Aston Villa predicted XI vs Leeds

Unai Emery could make up to six changes to his Aston Villa side against Leeds United on Saturday. Aston Villa crashed out of the FA…

Samuel Fabre

Feb 18, 2026

Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa FC looks on Feyenoord v Aston Villa FC, UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2, Feyenoord v Aston Villa FC

Ian Maatsen is Aston Villa’s left-back of the future as Premier League milestone awaits vs Leeds

Ian Maatsen is set to make his 50th Premier League appearance for the Villans as they welcome Leeds United to Villa Park on Saturday. Unai…

James Barker

Feb 18, 2026

Ollie Watkins looking annoyed towards Tammy Abraham celebrating for Aston Villa

It’s time for Ollie Watkins to pass the torch, he might be finally finished at Aston Villa

Tammy Abraham has already captured the imagination of the Aston Villa fans after his return. The Villa Park faithful were delighted to welcome the striker…

Max Wilkins

Feb 17, 2026

Unai Emery looking devastated next to Donyell Malen

This is why Unai Emery has made a horrible mistake with Donyell Malen at Aston Villa

Unai Emery should never have let Donyell Malen leave Aston Villa in the winter transfer window. Malen completed a loan move to Roma last month,…

Alex Oakhill

Feb 16, 2026

Lucas Digne silences critics in Premier League reveal which proves Aston Villa truth

Lucas Digne has had his critics for Aston Villa this season, but Unai Emery has plenty of reasons to keep playing his defender. The left-back…

Jacob Raw

Feb 16, 2026

Feyenoord v Aston Villa FC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 STADION FEIJENOORD, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 2: Ben Broggio of Aston Villa FC...

Ben Broggio will be putting Aston Villa and Unai Emery on notice – here’s why

Aston Villa sanctioned a winter transfer deadline day loan move to Falkirk for Ben Broggio, and he’s already relishing life in Scotland. Broggio worked his…

James Barker

Feb 16, 2026