Aston Villa Report

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.

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.ms/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…

John Townley

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

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

Jacob Tanswell

“Never write this manager off,” said an Aston Villa source earlier in the week. #AVFC delivered - from the start of the week to the euphoric scenes at the end. This is how they did it: @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

Jacob Tanswell

Emery, when asked about the players being extremely fired up: "Yes, yes. They were so so focused and aware of the momentum. We planned before, emotionally, how we were playing the match. It was the only match we played with these circumstances." #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Emery: “Europe for me is very important. My first press conference here I was speaking about Europe and trophies. It’s very difficult to get trophies & be consistent in Europe like we are. It’s through our hard work. “Today I think the players, they got their best today." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery: "If we lose the final, we achieve nothing. Against Burnley, we have another opportunity because overall we are so consistent in 35 matches, but not the last part of that. We have to focus on Sunday and get Champions League positions. Then, play the final." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery: "The atmosphere was huge. It was a huge atmosphere that the supporters created. They played with us." #AVFC