The Premier League hierarchy and the growing big six divide affecting Aston Villa
By ‘Project Big Picture’ was the dominant topic this week, and we’re taking a look at how the ‘top six’ have an affect on Aston Villa.… Read the article here.
Ollie Watkins and ‘ending’ Adrian’s Premier League career
By One of Adrian’s former team-mates, Marko Gruijc has critised Adrian following Aston Villa’s and Ollie Watkins’ Liverpool masterclass.… Read the article here.
Dean Smith calls for humility and tempered expectations post-Liverpool
By Despite an exceptional performance against Liverpool, Dean Smith has called for tempered expectations moving forward.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Following Aston Villa’s exceptional demolition of the reigning Premier League and World Champions last night at Villa Park, which saw Dean Smith’s side shock the footballing world with a 7-2 win, the manager has called for his players to remain humble and progress with tempered expectations – and that fans expectations should be tempered too.… Read the article here.
Five things we learned from Barkley’s spectacular Aston Villa debut
By Aston Villa new boy Ross Barkley had a great debut – but what can we take from that?… Read the article here.
“Perfection” – Player ratings as Aston Villa crush Liverpool
Aston Villa demolished Liverpool at Villa Park this evening – here’s how the players rated.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Aston Villa executed their plan perfectly this evening, leaving Villa Park in a 7-2 victory against the current Champions of England.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa embarrass Liverpool as Klopp’s side crumble emphatically
Against all odds, Aston Villa demolished Champions Liverpool tonight in a NINE GOAL thriller at Villa Park.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa ready to rival Liverpool for Ismaïla Sarr
Highly rated winger Ismaila Sarr is on the radar of a number of elite clubs in England.… Read the article here.
Divock Origi link is exciting, but the forward is not what Aston Villa need
Divock Origi‘s link to Aston Villa is both expected and exciting, but the Belgian forward isn’t the kind of player Aston Villa need.… Read the article here.
It’s Reina-ing ‘keepers at Aston Villa as Pepe set to join on loan
Pepe Reina is set to join Aston Villa on a six-month loan from AC Milan.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Vastly experienced goalkeeper Pepe Reina, at thirty-seven years old, is set to make a return to the Premier League as a loan to Aston Villa should go through early next week – subject to a medical.… Read the article here.
James Chester will be firmly back in Dean Smith’s vision
James Chester’s return to competitive football will be a welcome addition for Dean Smith.
Words: Harry Trend | @HazaTrand
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On Tuesday night James Chester returned to the Aston Villa starting eleven for a competitive game, the first time in just under a calendar year as the Villans dismantled a youthful Liverpool side 5-0.… Read the article here.
Orjan Nyland takes deserved plaudits despite 5-0 win
Orjan Nyland is receiving widescale praise following the Liverpool result in the Carabao Cup.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Orjan Nyland would be aggrieved to not receive the Man of the Match award following the 5-0 win against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, despite a brace from Jonathan Kodjia.… 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.