Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Ollie Watkins: "You've seen in recent weeks that they have become stronger. Man City only won 1-0 here. It was a valuable point after going behind but it's disappointing that we got in front and let it slip away. It's a good point. If you can't win then don't lose." [Sky] #AVFC

John Townley

Ollie Watkins scored his 17th goal of the season in all competitions today, his joint-second most in a single campaign for Aston Villa, behind only 2023-24 (27). #AVFC

The Athletic

Aston Villa's 2-2 draw against Burnley means Unai Emery's side have now picked up just eight points in their last nine Premier League matches (W2 D2 L5). Only Chelsea (4) and relegated Burnley (2) have won fewer in this period.

John Townley

#AVFC fail to take a huge step towards Champions League qualification after drawing 2-2 with relegated Burnley at Turf Moor. Sloppy mistakes and a poor start to the game were to blame. A win vs Liverpool required to be sure of UCL football before Turkey. https://www.birminghammai

Jacob Tanswell

FT: Burnley 2-2 #AVFC Having not scored a home goal since Feb, Burnley score twice to draw. Means Villa have 20 points from 17 league games in 2026, eight points in the last nine and winless in six on the road. Villa crawling/clinging to CL qualification through the league

Jacob Tanswell

Martinez saves as Leon Bailey is being readied. Villa's fifth change. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Lamare Bogarde and Douglas Luiz are coming on. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Buendia and Digne coming on. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Burnley trying to stay in a compact, deep shape but they aren't very compact in midfield. Rogers, Barkley and McGinn all getting sufficient space. Villa should create more chances, provided they don't do anything silly #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Three minutes after Villa go in front, Cash is dispossessed, Burnley pass into Villa's box before Flemming shoots and scores, unmarked. #AVFC making this difficult.