Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Villa fans singing about Istanbul. In the meantime, the 'wave cam' is not exactly greeted by enthusiasm from the home supporters. Lindelof again starts in midfield alongside Tielemans, with Rogers to the left, McGinn to the right and Barkley central. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Lindelof, Tielemans; McGinn, Barkley, Rogers; Watkins Three changes from Forest. Rogers keeps up his 100% presence in the league, but shifts to the left and will have a changed frontline around him.

Jacob Tanswell

Good morning from a sunny Turf Moor. #AVFC buoyant after Thursday night but today perhaps a good opportunity to improve things in the league - winless away from home in the previous five and have picked up seven points in the last eight games. A win would move Villa up to 4th

The Athletic

Bournemouth are three points behind Aston Villa after their win against Fulham. Brighton's 3-0 win against Wolves means they stay within two points of Andoni Iraola's side.

The Athletic

Chelsea's losing run in the Premier League is halted with a draw against Liverpool. But they could find themselves six points off sixth by the end of the day with only two games remaining. Sixth place will become a Champions League spot if Aston Villa win the Europa League.

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa and Tottenham have an interest in Parma midfielder Mandela Keita. A defensive midfielder by trade, he's known for breaking up play, winning duels, and initiating transitions with intelligent passing. TuttoAtalanta #AVFC #THFC

The Athletic

Aston Villa’s ownership group, V Sports, are advancing in talks to acquire a controlling stake in French second-division club, FC Annecy. Full story from @jacobtanswell.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.m//4cYrUIv

Jacob Tanswell

Aston Villa’s ownership group, V Sports, advancing in talks to acquire a controlling stake in FC Annecy. #AVFC continue to send coaches & staff to France, with potential investment aiding with improvements to facilities & set-up. More on @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nyt

John Townley

Victor Lindelof. 👏 John McGinn says the 31yo has been""hard done b"" this campaign, given what a reliable rock he has been for #AVFC - their signing of the season. H''s left Unai Emery with a big selection call to make for the Europa League final... https///www.birminghammail.co

The Athletic

Aston Villa's Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest had the potential to help define the Unai Emery era. The players and the head coach delivered. This is how they did it. ✍️ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social FREE TO READ: bit.ly/4d2SX40