If he does return before then, Rashford’s final league appearance of the season would be against Tottenham on 18 May because he is not eligible to play in Villa’s final match of the campaign against United on 25 May. Rashford was at Saturday’s high-profile boxing fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn at Tottenham...
Aston Villa have objected to Tottenham Hotspur’s request to move their Premier League game in May to aid the London club’s chances of possible success in Europe. Spurs are in the Europa League semi-finals and, should they reach the showpiece, they will be required to play in Bilbao on 21 May – just three days...
With Villa in search of a late goal to keep the contest alive, they were again outdone by Palace’s excellent pressing. This time it was substitute Eddie Nketiah who won the ball back for the Eagles, before releasing Sarr to produce a ruthless finish past Martinez. “Aston Villa were caught on the ball because of...
Eze’s impact earned him the man-of-the-match award, but he will surely have faced strong competition from the brilliant Wharton, who strode through midfield in style, a potent mixture of composure, creation and that priceless ability to win possession then use it well. Former England captain Wayne Rooney is a firm admirer, telling BBC Sport: “Attacking...
BBC Sport’s Micah Richards says Aston Villa dropped too deep against Crystal Palace’s front three, allowing them to make the most of the “moments” that came their way in the FA Cup semi-final. MATCH REPORT: Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Crystal Palace reach the FA Cup final in spectacular style as Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr drive them to a fully deserved victory against Aston Villa at Wembley. Read full article at source...
The FA Cup semi-finals take place this weekend – and you can keep tabs on all of the action via BBC Sport. The tie between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa on Saturday (17:15 BST) will be shown live on BBC One. Palace have never won the FA Cup despite reaching the semi-finals for the third...
Phil McNulty, BBC Sport chief football writer Aston Villa’s announcement of expansion plans to extend the capacity of Villa Park to more than 50,000 is another indicator of the ambition fuelling the club’s revival under manager Unai Emery. Under the ownership of executive chairman Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, Villa have been restored to the...
City are now strong favourites to extend their run of appearances in Europe’s elite club competition, which would stretch to 15 consecutive years next term. Their remaining four league games are favourable on paper, against Wolves, Southampton, Bournemouth and Fulham. Guardiola’s side can end a difficult season on a high by reaching a third straight...
Sometimes there is no need to say anything. When you are as expressive on the touchline as Pep Guardiola, visual evidence can be enough to gauge the importance of an occasion. In Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, there was a long period of simmering discontent, then thinly disguised fury at the penalty given against...
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side must simply “keep going” after their last-gasp 2-1 loss at Manchester City. MATCH REPORT: Nunes strikes deep into stoppage time to give Manchester City priceless win over Aston Villa Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is pleased after a late goal helps his side beat Aston Villa 2-1, saying they “aren’t used to winning games in the last minute”. MATCH REPORT: Nunes strikes deep into stoppage time to give Manchester City priceless win over Aston Villa Available to UK users only. Read full article at...
Manchester City’s Premier League game against Aston Villa has been billed as “a final” by Pep Guardiola because Champions League qualification is on the line. The Premier League’s top five will qualify for Europe’s elite club competition next season and with Arsenal in a strong position to seal their spot alongside Liverpool, a fascinating race...
Former England striker Dion Dublin analyses how Aston Villa “had done their homework” against Newcastle following their 4-1 win at Villa Park. READ MORE: ‘Fuming’ Watkins channelled ‘anger’ into ‘dynamite’ display Watch MOTD on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall says his side have played “one half too much” after a tired second-half performance saw them lose 4-1 at Villa Park in their third game in six days. READ MORE: Villa hit four past Newcastle in stunning win Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
