Brendan Rodgers hoping Leicester can find right balance amid packed fixture list
Brendan Rodgers is confident Leicester can cope with a packed fixture list and hinted he will continue to make changes to keep his side fresh.
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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith looking forward to battle of Brits against Leicester
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Sunday’s home Premier League game against Leicester will showcase some of England’s best talent.
Dean Smith not surprised by reported interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is not surprised by speculation linking defender Ezri Konsa with a move to Liverpool or Tottenham.
Leicester staying calm after ‘excitement’ contributed to poor finish last season
Leicester’s campaign may have unravelled last season because they got too excited about the prospect of playing Champions League football, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.
Defender Matty Cash misses out with hamstring injury as Villa face Leicester
Aston Villa will be without defender Matty Cash for Sunday’s home Premier League game against Leicester.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish aims for top-10 finish in Premier League
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has targeted at least a top-10 finish in the Premier League this season.
Referee Darren Drysdale removed from Southend v Bolton fixture after FA charge
Referee Darren Drysdale has been removed from taking charge of the League Two fixture between Southend and Bolton on Saturday after his confrontation with Ipswich’s Alan Judge, the EFL has confirmed.
Tyrone Mings believes Aston Villa lacked intensity against Brighton
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings admitted his side lacked intensity and enthusiasm during their lacklustre 0-0 draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hails Emiliano Martinez’s ‘one-man show’ at Brighton
Dean Smith praised Emiliano Martinez for his “one-man-show” performance and admitted Aston Villa were below average during their goalless draw at Brighton.
Inspired Emiliano Martinez earns a point for Aston Villa at Brighton
Aston Villa climbed above Tottenham in the Premier League table after being held to a 0-0 draw at Brighton.
Dean Smith won’t stand in John Terry’s way if a management offer does come in
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists that no one has approached them about offering John Terry a management job.
Brighton to assess Adam Webster and Davy Propper before Aston Villa match
Brighton will check on the fitness of centre-back Adam Webster (ankle) and Davy Propper (groin) for the visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Graham Potter does not think about influencing other English coaches
Brighton boss Graham Potter will do battle with another English manager this weekend but still does not sit easy with the notion he is a role model for the next generation of homegrown coaches.
Brighton boss Graham Potter focusing on task at hand rather than home record
Brighton boss Graham Potter is focused on getting the better of visiting Aston Villa this weekend and not placing too much pressure on their efforts to secure rare back-to-back wins at home.
Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey signs new long-term contract
Teenager Jacob Ramsey has committed his future to Aston Villa until the summer of 2025 after signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract.
Dean Smith not surprised Ollie Watkins is amongst the goals since move to Villa
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith was full of praise for match-winner Ollie Watkins following the 1-0 victory over Arsenal and said he was not surprised by the impact the striker has made so far at Premier League level.
Mikel Arteta annoyed as Arsenal lack cutting edge against Aston Villa
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lamented the early goal conceded and a lack of ruthlessness from his side after the 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.
Ollie Watkins strikes early to secure Aston Villa’s victory over Arsenal
Ollie Watkins’ early goal proved the winner as Aston Villa beat Arsenal 1-0 at home – the Gunners’ second defeat in the West Midlands in five days.
Mikel Arteta insists Nicolas Pepe still needs guidance despite improved displays
Nicolas Pepe is in his best run of form since joining Arsenal but still needs guidance to improve his game, claims manager Mikel Arteta.
Aston Villa without Kortney Hause for Arsenal clash
Kortney Hause remains sidelined ahead of Aston Villa’s game with Arsenal.
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa players to raise their game
Dean Smith has told his misfiring Aston Villa players they need to raise their game.
Volunteers and NHS team up to launch Villa Park vaccination hub
A coronavirus vaccination hub set up in Aston Villa’s Holte End has welcomed its first patients – with club staff pitching in to help NHS workers.
Jesse Lingard buzzing after marking West Ham debut with two goals
Jesse Lingard revealed his delight after his debut double kept West Ham’s European challenge on track.
David Moyes believes Jesse Lingard can force his way into England contention
David Moyes backed Jesse Lingard to resurrect his England career after his debut brace inspired West Ham to victory at Aston Villa.
Jesse Lingard dazzles on debut as West Ham beat Aston Villa
Jesse Lingard struck twice on his debut as West Ham beat Aston Villa 3-1 to maintain their European charge.
David Moyes confident Jesse Lingard will return to top form on loan at West Ham
David Moyes has called for patience with new West Ham loan signing Jesse Lingard, but feels the England international can get back to his best at the London Stadium.
Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish’s form makes the playmaker out of this world
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has no doubt Jack Grealish is getting better and better as he joked that the playmaker’s “spaceship lands from Pluto every couple of days”.
Aston Villa defender Kortney Hause remains sidelined for West Ham clash
Aston Villa have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League home clash with West Ham.
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: There’s more to come from Ross Barkley
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is confident there is “more to come” from Ross Barkley following the midfielder’s goalscoring performance at Southampton.
West Ham boss David Moyes happy with decision not to splash out on striker
West Ham manager David Moyes is content with his decision not to sign a forward in the January transfer window and will keep doing things differently at the club.