Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

🇦🇹 Season 4 #AVFC

John Townley

Luis Enrique on that Villa Park game: "Every opponent showed their level against us, and they all wanted to beat us. We are happy with what we did and how we played. What's important is to be unpredictable for the opponent - that’s what we aim for." #AVFC

John Townley

Luis Enrique: "Everyone thinks that we can win, but we have to show it on the pitch. A lot of important players have left Villa, and it's difficult in a pre-season match to assess what team will play tomorrow. It is important for all of the teams to win a European trophy." #AVFC

John Townley

Marquinhos: "Our team won't be at the peak level, but we have a title that we want to win tomorrow. Luis Enrique does not let us just rest on our laurels because we have won titles before - that is in the past. That’s the clear message. We want to keep winning." #AVFC

John Townley

Vitinha on that Villa Park game: "Of course, I remember that match - it was very tough in the second half. It'll be very difficult - the coach said the same. A lot has happened in two years, but they have the same coach. We are aware that it will be difficult tomorrow." #AVFC

John Townley

Vitinha, asked if Lucas Digne has spoken about Villa's tactics: "The best person to answer it is the coach - maybe he did talk about that. I've spoken to Lucas, but we didn't talk Villa. Villa have new players; others have left. It's difficult to play an English team." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery insists that #AVFC have entered a new era of competing for trophies ahead of the UEFA Super Cup. "The Super Cup is another opportunity to win a trophy. I am feeling the club is taking a new era with this possibility to fight for trophies." 🏆…

John Townley

Inside the Red Bull Arena. Claret and blue flags in position for Aston Villa fans tomorrow. 🟣🔵 #AVFC

John Townley

John McGinn and Alejandro Garnacho both trained at Bodymoor Heath this morning after missing last Friday's friendly against Bayern Munich due to injury. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Unai Emery's Aston Villa, 2.0: Piece @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7503520/2026/08/11/unai-emery-aston-villa-super-cup