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AVLMax Yates is a Freelance Football Writer at ReadAstonVilla with almost a year of experience. He is a passionate Villa fan and has expert knowledge in pretty much anything to do with the club. When not writing, Max is probably thinking about or watching football, as well as playing cricket in the summer.
Aston Villa failed to capitalise on a great opportunity to step closer to Champions League qualification, after drawing 2-2 with relegated Burnley at Turf Moor. For a team that looked so good on Thursday night, they showed a complete contrast in performance as they were well below par. Villa looked to make inroads early as […]
After an initial shock, Aston Villa equalised just before half-time to to makes things 1-1. A quiet atmosphere welcomed Villa to Turf Moor. They looked to make inroads early as a chance fell to Morgan Rogers. John McGinn played a superb ball to split the Burnley defenders, but the 23-year-old dragged his shot wide. It […]
Unai Emery makes three changes to his starting XI today, but the big news is in the middle of the park. After a masterclass performance mid-week, Victor Lindelöf keeps his spot in midfield as Emery rewards his superb form. The Villans enjoyed their best performance of the season on Thursday night, when they overcame a one-goal deficit in […]
Aston Villa travel to Turf Moor this Sunday for a pivotal Premier League clash against Burnley. With a historic Champions League qualification within reach, Unai Emery’s side could secure their spot in Europe’s elite competition if they claim all three points and Bournemouth drop points against Fulham. Unai Emery’s men have shown remarkable resilience throughout […]
The lights at Villa Park have witnessed countless historic nights, but few felt as momentous as this. Overturning a one-goal deficit, from the first leg, to dismantle Nottingham Forest 4-0 was no easy feat, but the Villans displayed an extraordinary fight and energy to win. At the heart of the triumph was Emi Buendía, who […]
Following their triumphant Europa League turnaround on Thursday, Unai Emery has wasted no time shifting focus to Sunday’s Premier League trip to Turf Moor. Labelling the clash a “huge opportunity,” the Villa boss knows that three points could mathematically clinch Champions League qualification. It is a moment of truth for the Villans as they look to turn a […]
Aston Villa edge closer to history after their 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final. The captain, John McGinn, played an integral role in the victory, and after the game, he reflected on his personal transformation and Villa’s return to the elite. The atmosphere couldn’t have been any […]
John McGinn has labeled Victor Lindelöf as “outstanding” for his assured performance after stepping up to replace the injured Amadou Onana in Aston Villa’s 4-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest on Thursday night. Although he has made a few substitute appearances for Villa in midfield this season, he has never started a game for them in that […]
Aston Villa are through to the Europa League final after a fantastic 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest (4-1) aggregate at Villa Park. A first major European final since 1982. The ghosts of 1982 have never felt closer to Villa Park. On a night drenched in tension that rapidly dissolved into pure, unadulterated jubilation, Unai Emery’s […]
Unai Emery was coy when asked on his reasoning for starting Victor Lindelöf, stating “he’s not a goalkeeper.” It is a huge decision given the fact that tonight’s fixture Aston Villa’s biggest game of the season. The Swede has never started a match in midfield for Villa this season, although he has made a few […]
Unai Emery has made a huge decision as Victor Lindelöf replaces the injured Amadou Onana. He is one of six changes to Aston Villa’s starting XI. The key news from the Nottingham Forest camp, is Morgan Gibbs-White drops to the bench, after the head injury he sustained against Chelsea. Key players return to the starting […]
Aston Villa’s former president of football operations, Monchi, is close to joining Espanyol as head of football. The 57-year-old departed Villa at the end of last summer’s transfer window after a disappointing start to the Premier League and criticism over the club’s transfer strategy. Monchi first joined the Villans in 2023. He was specifically brought […]
