Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Unai Emery confirms Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Brian Madjo were left out of Aston Villa's UCL squad for footballing reasons. Emery feels he has enough CB cover, and cited Madjo's injury - "at least two weeks" - for the 17yo's absence. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/f

Jacob Tanswell

Emery says he took decision to omit Harwood-Bellis from CL squad as felt #AVFC had balance at CB - Bogarde & Kamara can play there. Cisse & Madjo different cases - Cisse injured & Madjo wont be back until after the international break. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social https://www

AVFC Official

Team news for Hull clash

João Gomes misses Aston Villa’s Premier League trip to Hull City through suspension, while the clash also comes too soon for Johan Manzambi despite closing in on his return to fitness.

John Townley

Unai Emery is due to hold his pre-Hull City press conference shortly. #AVFC

John Townley

Amadou Onana is set to extend his contract with Aston Villa. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-make-big-amadou-34566300

AVFC Official

Hull City FPL preview

Aston Villa have teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to help bring you hints, tips and advice during the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season.

The Guardian

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Florian Wirtz has a chance to shine, there’s a Red Bull reunion on Tyneside and Chelsea face litmus test at Arsenal

Sky Sports

PL Predictions: More Iraola issues? Liverpool to slip at Ipswich

Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, provides his analysis and betting insight across the weekend Premier League action.

John Townley

Madjo, Manzambi, Mbaye… and many more reasons to be excited about Aston Villa 2.0, and this campaign, despite a summer overhaul. Our extended @ClaretBluePod season 'preview' is now live. 📺 - https///youtu.b//P1I2g2F2kLw?is=3deEPKD9ZsadD-x8 #AVFC

John Townley

Johan Manzambi has started group training at Bodymoor Heath, but Unai Emery warned earlier this week that he would be careful with the 20yo's recovery. "We want his comeback to be clear and strong, with no risk," he said. #AVFC