Aston Villa’s defence to thank for Leicester City win
By Aston Villa’s 1-0 win against Leicester showed a strong defensive display – likely the best one of the season so far.… Read the article here.
“Perfection” – Player ratings as Aston Villa crush Liverpool
By 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.
Targett cannot continue to coast in new look Aston Villa
By Matt Targett is a more than capable left-back, but issues in his game need to be ironed out to avoid him becoming, well, a target.… Read the article here.
“Like a brick wall” – Player ratings as Aston Villa dismiss Fulham
Aston Villa were able to gain back-to-back wins in the Premier League last night, beating Fulham 3-0 away from home.… Read the article here.
“Confidence personified” – Player ratings as Villa punish the Blades
Aston Villa have their first three points of the season – but how did the side rate against Wilder’s low block?… Read the article here.
Emotionally charged Targett shows the difference between 2016 and 2020
By Matt Targett’s interview post-Everton shows the biggest difference between Dean Smith’s strugglers and the relegation side of 2015/16.… Read the article here.
Matt Targett is quietly staking a claim for involvement at Euro 2020
By Quietly going about his business, Matt Targett is starting to turn heads in regards to a potential England call up.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa are off to Wembley, again!
Aston Villa will go to Wembley for the second time in under a year in the Carabao Cup final!… Read the article here.
Midpoint player rankings: Aston Villa’s defenders
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.
(Podcast) Gather ‘Round The Lamp #30 – Ørjan Is The New Black
By We return for Episode 30 of the Gather ‘Round The Lamp Podcast.
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Aston Villa go in to the final international break of 2019 with three losses in a row, as they fell short of what was expected in a 2-1 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.… Read the article here.
Guilbert and Targett have allowed Aston Villa to recover from fullback Achilles’ Heel
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.
Manchester City will offer the first true test to Dean Smith’s philosophy
During the summer, Dean Smith’s Premier League philosophy was laid out in Minnesota in front of fans.… Read the article here.