Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Preparatory work for the redevelopment of the North Stand at Villa Park has now begun. The first phase involves removing the existing structures in the north-east and north-west corners of the stadium, to be completed before Aston Villa's match vs Bologna. #AVFC https://www.birmi

Jacob Tanswell

In the first 13 minutes against West Ham, #AVFC tried the same left-sided attacking pattern three times. The final attempt led to John McGinn's goal. The move was reflective of Villa - more speed, more incision and a greater edge. Piece @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www.nyti

AVFC The Religion

Michael Carrick has suggested to Manchester United that they should make a move for Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as the club explores options to improve the middle of the pitch. Aston Villa are also monitoring the situation. Sports Boom

John Townley

John McGinn scored in each of Aston Villa's first three wins of the season and has made a huge impact on his return to the side over the last 10 days, scoring twice in four days. Unai Emery knows that his contributions will be key to Champions League qualification. ©️ #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Ollie Watkins has acknowledged his form "hasn't been great" and wasn't surprised to be dropped from the England squad. However, he and Unai Emery - "Watkins is a fighter" - believe the 30yo still has a chance of making the World Cup. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC https://www.n

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are ready to rival Chelsea in pursuit of Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, who would cost about £26M. Defensa Central

John Townley

Unai Emery: "John McGinn's challenge is to add numbers. Two years ago I told him at the beginning of the season that if he adds numbers, 10 goals and 10 assists, we can achieve our objective. This year is something similar." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery on Victor Lindelof's absence: "More players joined us and it is about the balance in the squad. I told him yesterday that we needed to take out three players. Harvey, Andres and Lindelof. He is getting commitment, I am so happy. It was tactical decision." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery on Ollie Watkins: "He is a fighter. Three years ago he wasn't in the national team when he deserved to be there. He must recover his fighting way. When he does his task, his numbers are coming, like today." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery: "Today we did it fantastically. When we won lots of home matches in a row, our performances were similar to today. The last matches at home we did not perform like that. Today, everything we did was dominating and deserving to score goals." #AVFC