Midpoint player rankings: Aston Villa’s defenders
By The half-way point of the season is upon us. Let’s take a look at how the defence have fared thus far.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa into last four of Carabao Cup after win against Liverpool
Aston Villa defeated a young Liverpool side 5-0 as they progress into the Semi-Finals of the Carabao Cup.… Read the article here.
Guilbert and Targett have allowed Aston Villa to recover from fullback Achilles’ Heel
By The right and left fullback positions have posed a problem in the past – but with the acquisition of Matt Targett and Frédéric Guilbert – that seems to be behind us.… Read the article here.
Lamplight: Player Positives and Negatives Against AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa dominated large patches of the game against AFC Bournemouth but still came away as the losing side.… Read the article here.
Lamplight: Player Positives and Negatives Against Tottenham Hotspur
In a new post-game feature, we’ll be looking into one positive and one negative from each player during the game.… Read the article here.
Kodjia and Elmohamady Will Look to Improve on AFCON Form
The two AFCON contenders return to training at Aston Villa this week.
Words by Guy Poxon | @GuyPoxon
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Now that the African Cup of Nations is finished, Dean Smith will regain another two players for consideration in the matchday squad.… Read the article here.
Trézéguet Announcement Imminent As Egyptian Star Passes Medical
Egyptian winger Trézéguet’s announcement as Aston Villa’s latest signing shouldn’t be too far away as Sky Sports report the player has passed a medical.… Read the article here.
Jota and Guilbert: Getting it Right on the Right-Hand Side
The early signs are showing that Guilbert and Jota could be a key partnership next season.… Read the article here.
Ahmed Elmohamady Captains Egypt in AFCON Opener Win
Aston Villa ever-present Ahmed Elmohamady captained his Egypt national side in the opening AFCON game this evening.… Read the article here.
Trinity Treat: Consultation Group Notes, Favourites for Costa, Courting Kongolo and more Aston Villa News
We’ve rounded up today’s early morning Aston Villa news for an afternoon read – with some news from the club.… Read the article here.
Trinity Treat: Targett Staying a Saint, Marvelous Agent Offer, Elmo Makes Salah Statement and more Aston Villa News
We’ve rounded up the latest Aston Villa news for your early-afternoon read.
Words by Regan Foy | @FindFoy
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Targett Set to Stay at Saints
Aston Villa’s number one left-back target, Matt Targett, is set to be promoted to the first-team at Southampton this season, with the coastline club thought to be prepared to offload Ryan Bertrand amidst interest from Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.… Read the article here.
What Aston Villa Fans Can Expect from Frederic Guilbert
Now that Guilbert is an Aston Villa player, what can the side expect from him?
Words by Mark Jirobe | @VillaMarkPGH
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Frederic Guilbert is now officially an Aston Villa player after his season has ended at Caen in France. … Read the article here.