Aston Villa

Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG

Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
14 April 2025, 17:53 PM

Aston Villa bank on home advantage against PSG

Aston Villa must make home advantage count and draw energy from their supporters in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain at Villa Park on Tuesday, manager Unai Emery said.
14 April 2025, 14:49 PM

PSG fans unleash boos and insults at Martinez

The Argentine international, dubbed a 'specialist in provocation' by French sports daily L'Equipe, was seen wearing a hat that celebrated the Albicelestes' success while covering up a French cockerel emblem on Tuesday.
10 April 2025, 01:03 AM

Kvaratskhelia steals the show in PSG's comeback win over Villa

Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead at the Parc des Princes, but the French champions levelled through Doue before half-time. Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead early in the second half and Mendes added a late third.
9 April 2025, 20:48 PM

Villa's Emiliano Martinez winds up PSG with cap

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has attempted to provoke Paris Saint-Germain supporters with a baseball cap poking fun at France's defeat by Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final as he arrived for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.
9 April 2025, 12:36 PM

Villa's Rashford targets PSG hat-trick as Asensio returns in Champions League

Marcus Rashford returns to Paris Saint-Germain with Aston Villa on Wednesday seeking a hat-trick of wins at the home of the French champions while Marco Asensio can hurt his parent club.
8 April 2025, 06:23 AM

PSG coach Luis Enrique targets unbeaten season

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title.
4 April 2025, 17:30 PM

Al-Nassr sign Colombia forward Duran from Aston Villa

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have signed 21-year-old Colombian forward Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
31 January 2025, 19:06 PM

Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.
31 January 2025, 17:35 PM

Beleaguered Man United battle to 0-0 draw at Villa

Manchester United ground out a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday in a Premier League game steeped in speculation about the future of the visitors' under-fire manager Erik ten Hag.
6 October 2024, 15:07 PM

Villa make perfect start on Champions League return after 41-year absence

Villa boss Unai Emery had urged his team to take three points in Bern as a tribute to the club's former striker Gary Shaw, who died on Monday aged 63 after being injured in a fall.
18 September 2024, 03:06 AM

European Cup-winning former Villa striker Shaw dies aged 63

Shaw's death came on the eve of Villa's first match in the Champions League for 41 years.
16 September 2024, 16:27 PM

Trossard makes instant impact as Arsenal down Villa

Leandro Trossard scored with his first touch after coming off the bench as the Arsenal substitute inspired a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday.
24 August 2024, 19:09 PM

Juventus sign Brazil star Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa

Juventus signed Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £42.3 million ($53.5 million) on Sunday.
30 June 2024, 14:32 PM

Emery signs new five-year contract with Villa

Emery led Villa to their first top-four Premier League finish since 1995-96.
27 May 2024, 18:54 PM

Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League

Villa have not reached Uefa's premier club competition since it rebranded from the European Cup to the Champions League in 1991-92.
15 May 2024, 03:57 AM

Duran to the rescue in 3-3 Villa thriller with Liverpool

A match that started with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez conceding a shocking own-goal after 62 seconds turned into a great escape, and near-win, as Duran came on to save the night with strikes in the 85th and 88th minutes.
14 May 2024, 00:24 AM

Lille chief slams Martinez attitude after penalty drama

The Villa stopper received a hostile reception throughout from Lille fans who had not forgotten his provocative celebrations after Argentina beat France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final.
19 April 2024, 08:48 AM

Emi Martinez avoids red card, saves penalties to send Villa into semis

Martinez was warned for his persistent mind games in the Stade Pierre Mauroy.
19 April 2024, 02:24 AM

Arsenal's title bid rocked by Villa loss

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a massive blow as Aston Villa struck twice in the closing stages to boost their top four bid with a dramatic 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
14 April 2024, 17:53 PM