Aston Villa Report

The Athletic

They were on course to be the Premier League's worst ever side. Now, they have beaten Aston Villa and Liverpool in back-to-back matches — with an FA Cup rematch against Arne Slot's side to follow on Friday.

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC figures have spoken to Ezri Konsa regarding Wolves incident. 28yo had to be restrained from approaching away end- Villa understand difficulty for a player to control emotions & no fine given but aware Konsa should have reacted [email protected]…

John Townley

#AVFC boss Unai Emery takes responsibility for Ollie Watkins' form, admitting he needs to find solutions to improve service on the pitch. "It's not only about the strikers, but how we're playing or getting to the box with good crosses and last passes."…

John Townley

Unai Emery insists his #AVFC players must set the tempo to inspire a strong Villa Park backing against Chelsea tomorrow night. "It starts from our side. We need Villa Park. Tomorrow there is no 'Super John McGinn', but there is 'Super Aston Villa'!"…

Jacob Tanswell

Unai Emery on the singing section against Chelsea: “Firstly, we have to transmit our energy and to connect with them. It starts with us. Then we need Villa Park tomorrow. It is not 'Super John McGinn' but we need 'Super Aston Villa'." #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Ollie Watkins averaged a goal every 160 mins in 23/24. Then it became every 210 mins. Now it's every 317 mins. Often a quick fix for an attack is to replace the striker. But would it solve a team who've scored two of their last 76 shots at home? #AVFC…

John Townley

Liam Rosenior on Villa: "They're very clinical in the xG that they create and the values of the goals they score. They're a good team. It'll be tough - they're going to have a reaction from their last result. We have to make sure we're prepared for a very difficult game." #AVFC

John Townley

Wednesday could be a key night in Aston Villa's season - a chance to move nine points clear of Chelsea. A big response and performance needed. #AVFC

The Athletic

Manchester United move up to third in the Premier League for the first time since May 2023. They move above Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in a switch few would have deemed likely when Michael Carrick took over...

John Townley

It's one open-play goal in six for #AVFC, with Tammy Abraham the only player in scoring form. Morgan Rogers - 2 in 10 Emi Buendia - 2 in 18 Ollie Watkins - 1 in 11 Amadou Onana - 1 in 16 Jadon Sancho - 1 in 27 Leon Bailey - 1 in 33 Douglas Luiz - 0 in 63…