Lucas Digne coming off second-best in Alex Moreno tussle at Aston Villa – Sky Sports journalist
Dan Bardell believes that Aston Villa haven’t seen anywhere near the best of Lucas Digne in a claret and blue top and that the Frenchman…
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Aston Villa could push Premier League top-six with Tammy Abraham and Ollie Watkins partnership – Sky Sports journalist
Unai Emery’s need for attacking reinforcements this summer has been well documented, with an eye-catching reunion with Tammy Abraham possibly the key piece of the…
Aston Villa loanee Finn Azaz can look to Conor Hourihane for Premier League inspiration – Sky Sports journalist
Aston Villa loanee Finn Azaz has reached a crossroads in his professional career, with his contract at Villa Park expiring at the end of the…
Aston Villa transfer on cards for new goalkeeper – Sky Sports journalist
Although Emi Martinez has moved from strength to strength since Unai Emery’s arrival at Aston Villa, his deputy, Robin Olsen, has seen his stock fall…
Aston Villa: Tyrone Mings snub for England is baffling – Sky Sports journalist
There was much surprise when Tyrone Mings’ name was missing from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers considering his recent form…
Dan Bardell: Carla Ward must take credit for Aston Villa Women vast improvement after historic FA Cup win
The rise of Aston Villa Women from a relegation-threatened side into Women’s Super League top-four contenders hasn’t happened overnight, but the one constant has been…
Dan Bardell: John McGinn was curtailed by Steven Gerrard but can now thrive in Unai Emery system at Aston Villa
Aston Villa captain John McGinn has experienced a rollercoaster ride at Villa Park this season after taking the armband from Tyrone Mings last summer and…
Dan Bardell: Keinan Davis has no pathway into Aston Villa first team under Unai Emery
Keinan Davis has struggled to find his goalscoring boots while on loan at Watford this season, with any chance of a return to the Aston…
Dan Bardell: Arjan Raikhy could seal permanent Aston Villa transfer exit
Aston Villa academy midfielder Arjan Raikhy has found first-team opportunities hard to come by this season despite training regularly with Unai Emery and starring in…
Dan Bardell: Aaron Ramsey ‘not far off’ joining brother Jacob in first-team at Aston Villa
Aston Villa academy star Aaron Ramsey continued his fine start to life on loan at Middlesbrough by netting his third goal in two appearances –…
Dan Bardell: Rachel Daly has no reason to leave Aston Villa Women this summer due to club’s recent success
After tearing apart defences all season long in the Women’s Super League, Aston Villa striker Rachel Daly has quickly become one of the most in-demand…
Dan Bardell: Steven Gerrard pull helped Aston Villa sign academy sensation Rory Wilson from Rangers
Aston Villa academy sensation Rory Wilson is beginning to look like an absolute bargain after hitting the ground running at Bodymoor Heath following his transfer…
Dan Bardell: Champions League clubs would sign Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara if they could turn back time
Boubacar Kamara has been a revelation for Aston Villa since completing his free transfer from Marseille last summer, and very much looks like the Rolls…
Jhon Duran and ‘undroppable’ Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins set to star together
The strike partnership that many Aston Villa fans have craved but not yet witnessed in the Premier League is that of Ollie Watkins and Jhon…
Dan Bardell: Aston Villa Women can jump the queue for future loan signings due to top-class facilities
The facilities at Carla Ward’s disposal at Aston Villa have made the club a seriously attractive prospect for players searching for a transfer in the…
Dan Bardell: Unai Emery will rotate centre-backs at Aston Villa this season despite Diego Carlos injury return
Aston Villa were dealt a hammer blow in the early stages of the season when marquee summer signing Diego Carlos was sidelined with a ruptured…
Aston Villa to accept ‘big-money’ bid for Emiliano Martinez as ‘amicable’ exit predicted by journalist
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez capped off a phenomenal few months by being named the best men’s goalkeeper at the FIFA Football awards, but among…