New faces and a homegrown gem – 5 players behind Aston Villa’s flying start
Aston Villa have enjoyed a dream start to the new Premier League campaign, with a 100 per cent record from their opening four games.
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I told Ross Barkley that Villa loan would earn him place at Euros – Dean Smith
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith told Ross Barkley he would get him into England’s squad for next summer’s European Championships and the on-loan Chelsea midfielder has set about proving his new boss right.
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa ‘to stay on an even keel’ after win at Leicester
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith insists he is not getting carried away with their brilliant start to the season after a last-gasp 1-0 win at Leicester.
Ross Barkley scores late winner for Aston Villa at Leicester
Ross Barkley’s added-time winner lifted Aston Villa into second in the Premier League as they beat Leicester 1-0 at the King Power Stadium.
Former Wales defender James Collins hangs up his boots
Former Wales defender James Collins has announced his retirement from playing.
Dean Smith feels last season’s loss to Leicester was watershed moment for Villa
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has described his side’s defeat last season to Sunday’s Premier League opponents Leicester as “a watershed moment”.
Caglar Soyuncu misses out for Leicester with an abductor strain
Leicester will be without Caglar Soyuncu for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium, while Jonny Evans and Jamie Vardy are doubts.
Dean Smith laid-back as England benching Jack Grealish benefits Aston Villa
Dean Smith has refused to join the chorus of disapproval over Jack Grealish’s omission from England’s last two Nations League sides.
Tyrone Mings asks for patience over Gareth Southgate’s handling of Jack Grealish
Tyrone Mings insists Gareth Southgate must be trusted in his handling of Jack Grealish as the clamour from England fans for the Aston Villa captain to feature more regularly continues.
FPL tips: Villans can be the heroes in gameweek five
Aston Villa provided the shock of the Premier League season so far – but should you bet your FPL fortunes on them?
The winners and losers of the Premier League transfer window
The final day of the Premier League transfer window saw clubs scrambling to get deals done, with some having more success than others.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek joins Fulham on loan from Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has joined Fulham on a loan deal which will keep him at Craven Cottage for the duration of the 2020/21 season.
Winners and losers of the Premier League season so far
The Premier League takes a two-week break as international football returns with a rare triple-header for the British nations.
Liverpool’s Villa Park mauling embarrassing and unacceptable – Andy Robertson
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson labelled his side’s incredible 7-2 thrashing at Aston Villa as “embarrassing” and “not acceptable”.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool ‘lost the plot’ in 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp lamented his side’s “massive mistakes” in the remarkable 7-2 thrashing at Aston Villa before suggesting Alisson Becker could be sidelined for the next six weeks.
Liverpool’s hammering at Villa is result that ‘should not happen’ – Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said his players had made “massive mistakes” in the 7-2 thrashing at Aston Villa, adding “a game like tonight should not happen”.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge applaud Aston Villa’s win over Liverpool
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge applauded their beloved Aston Villa’s 7-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday evening.
Liverpool’s biggest Premier League defeats after Villa Park drubbing
Liverpool conceded seven goals for the first time in their Premier League history – and the first time in any competition since 1963 – as they were thrashed 7-2 at Aston Villa on Sunday.
Ollie Watkins hits hat-trick as Aston Villa smash seven past Liverpool
Ollie Watkins scored a first-half hat-trick as Aston Villa brought champions Liverpool’s 100 per cent start to the Premier League season to a shuddering halt with a stunning 7-2 win at Villa Park.
Dean Smith sees visit of Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp as revealing for Aston Villa
Boss Dean Smith believes the visit of Liverpool will show exactly how Aston Villa have improved.
Dean Smith wants new Aston Villa arrivals to ease the pressure on Jack Grealish
Boss Dean Smith believes Ross Barkley and Aston Villa’s new boys will take the heat off Jack Grealish.
Dean Smith feels Aston Villa have platform for success after recruitment drive
Boss Dean Smith believes Aston Villa have given themselves the perfect platform for success after their summer spending.
Dean Smith rues ‘missed opportunity’ as Aston Villa crash out of Carabao Cup
Boss Dean Smith admitted Aston Villa blew their chance after being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Stoke.
Stoke upset Aston Villa to claim Carabao Cup quarter-final spot
Sam Vokes sent Stoke into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after an impressive 1-0 win at Aston Villa.
Ross Barkley hopes Aston Villa move can revitalise England career
Ross Barkley had admitted he joined Aston Villa to boost his England hopes.
Ross Barkley cup-tied for Aston Villa’s clash with Stoke
Ross Barkley is cup-tied for Aston Villa after joining on a season-long loan from Chelsea on Wednesday.
Ross Barkley joins Aston Villa on season-long loan from Chelsea
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Ross Barkley on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Jack Grealish ‘can’t do any more’ to impress Gareth Southgate, says Dean Smith
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith believes captain Jack Grealish “can’t do any more” to persuade England boss Gareth Southgate to include him in his next squad.
Scott Parker wants reinforcements at Fulham after humbling defeat to Aston Villa
Scott Parker admits Fulham need to address their shortcomings after owner Tony Khan apologised to fans in the aftermath of a humbling 3-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.
Aston Villa expose Fulham’s frailties in convincing win
Aston Villa extended their winning start to the season to four successive matches in all competitions after a convincing 3-0 victory at Fulham.