Jacob Tanswell
Pau Torres misses out due to Unai Emery wanting to rotate. Similar situation to Victor Lindelof being omitted from the squad a few weeks ago. #AVFC
2026-04-19 11:10:00.000Z
John Townley
Sunderland starting XI vs #AVFC: Roefs; O'Nien, Mukiele, Alderete, Mandava; Sadiki, Xhaka; Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee; Brobbey. Subs: Ellborg, Cirkin, Ballard, Geertruida, Talbi, Mayenda, Isidor, Hume, Jones.
2026-04-19 10:55:00.000Z
Emery believes Ross Barkley's experience & ability to follow a plan is key at this stage of the season. Barkley: "He does (see me as a No 6), but because of the way I train, it's hard for him to ignore - I like to take players on in training and score goals. He sees that." #AVFC
2026-04-19 10:51:00.000Z
Unai Emery makes three changes from midweek as Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen and Ross Barkley come into Aston Villa's starting XI to face Sunderland. There's no Pau Torres, Andres Garcia, Harvey Elliott, or Alysson in the machday squad. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/
2026-04-19 10:50:00.000Z
#AVFC starting XI vs Sunderland: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Barkley; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Buendia, Digne, Abraham, Sancho, Luiz, Bogarde, Bailey.
2026-04-19 10:46:00.000Z
#AVFC XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Barkley, Rogers; Watkins Three changes from Bologna. Mings, Maatsen and Barkley in.
2026-04-19 10:45:00.000Z
Unai Emery's programme notes: "It is a huge match, indeed. At this stage, the points are pure gold, and we made a huge effort during the season to be in the position we are now. We don't look up or down the table; we cannot be watching our opposition." #AVFC
2026-04-19 09:17:00.000Z
Unai Emery's programme notes: "I would like to finish by saying congratulations to Ollie Watkins. To score 100 goals for any club is a fantastic achievement but to be the first player to do it for Aston Villa for over 60 years is fantastic." #AVFC
Unai Emery's programme notes: "As good as it is to be fighting in the last stages of Europe, our main priority is the league. There is still work to do and nothing to celebrate. That's the mentality we need. There's no silverware for anyone who plays a semi-final." #AVFC
2026-04-19 09:16:00.000Z
Unai Emery: "There is still work to do in both competitions and nothing to celebrate. Let me say that there's no silverware for anyone who plays a semi-final. Sunderland was a turning point for us. It is a huge match, indeed. At this stage, the points are pure gold." #AVFC
2026-04-19 09:02:00.000Z