Dean Smith wary of Fulham threat as Aston Villa look to stretch unbeaten run
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has warned his players to beware a Fulham backlash as his side bid to maintain their promising start to the season at Craven Cottage on Monday.
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Dean Smith still keen to add to his Aston Villa squad
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed he is determined to further strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes next week.
Dean Smith: Bertrand Traore’s arrival shows Villa are building high-quality team
Dean Smith believes Bertrand Traore’s arrival is another building block in turning Aston Villa into a high-quality outfit.
Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez: Penalty save on debut ‘like scoring a hat-trick’
Emiliano Martinez savoured a feeling “like scoring a hat-trick” after the goalkeeper’s Aston Villa debut saw him save a penalty en route to a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United.
Chris Wilder laments officials’ calls in loss to Villa
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder declared himself “completely confused” as he bemoaned calls made by officials in his team’s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.
Chris Wilder bemoans ‘poor decisions’ as Sheffield United slip up at Aston Villa
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder claimed “poor decisions” had gone against his team after the 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.
Dean Smith suggests goal-line technology failure was parting gift from father
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes a “one-in-a-million” technology failure could have been a final gift from his father.
Emiliano Martinez has to earn Aston Villa’s number one shirt – Dean Smith
New Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been warned he cannot expect to be the club’s number one.
Emiliano Martinez: It’s time for a new challenge at Aston Villa
Emiliano Martinez is excited and ready for his “new challenge” at Aston Villa after ending his decade-long association with Arsenal.
Dean Smith feels Jack Grealish’s commitment can encourage recruitment
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish’s decision to sign a new long-term contract will help make the club a more attractive proposition for potential transfer targets.
Aston Villa sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on four-year deal
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Jack Grealish was ’50-50′ over leaving Aston Villa before signing new deal
Jack Grealish helped Aston Villa through to the third round of the Carabao Cup and then admitted it had been 50-50 that he would remain at the club for this season.
Aston Villa record signing Ollie Watkins set to make debut against Burton
Aston Villa’s record signing Ollie Watkins could make his debut as the club open their campaign against League One Burton in the Carabao Cup.
Dean Smith played major role in Ollie Watkins’ move to Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins has outlined the importance of manager Dean Smith in his decision to sign for Aston Vila.
Aston Villa sign Brentford striker Ollie Watkins on five-year contract
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brentford striker Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa complete Ollie Watkins signing
Aston Villa have signed Brentford striker Ollie Watkins on a five-year deal.
Aston Villa complete signing of Nottingham Forest defender Matty Cash
Aston Villa have signed full-back Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest for £16million.
Craig Shakespeare joins Aston Villa as assistant head coach
Former Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare has been appointed Aston Villa’s new assistant head coach.
Emotional Dean Smith says Premier League survival feels better than promotion
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith declared staying up felt better than promotion last season after securing survival with a 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith confident of retaining Premier League status
Boss Dean Smith believes Aston Villa will beat the drop on survival Sunday.
Proving people wrong is what drives me, says Aston Villa boss Dean Smith
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has told his players to shove the doubts down the critics’ throats by staying in the Premier League.
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa to seal Premier League survival
Dean Smith has urged Aston Villa to grab their chance of survival.
Granit Xhaka admits Arsenal were ‘not good enough’ in defeat to Aston Villa
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has questioned the squad’s mentality following Tuesday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat at Aston Villa.
Jack Grealish has his full focus on Aston Villa’s last game in survival battle
Captain Jack Grealish vowed he is focused on Aston Villa’s survival fight and refused to be drawn on his future.
Dean Smith calls on Aston Villa to finish job and secure survival
Boss Dean Smith called on Aston Villa to finish the job after an invaluable victory against Arsenal put them in pole position for Premier League survival.
Dean Smith says Villa’s future is not in jeopardy if they lose relegation battle
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says the club would not be in financial jeopardy if they lose their Premier League status this season.
Dean Smith feels Aston Villa must beat Arsenal to keep survival hopes alive
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith knows his side realistically have to beat Arsenal to keep their Premier League survival dream alive.
Matt Targett: Late Everton equaliser was a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Matt Targett admits conceding a late equaliser at Everton was a “kick in the teeth” for their chances of avoiding relegation.
Dean Smith accepts Aston Villa must win last two games to stay up
Head coach Dean Smith admits Aston Villa probably have to win their final two matches to preserve their Premier League status.
Dean Smith trying not to cry over cold chamber therapy ban at Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed his players are unable to use cryo chambers due to coronavirus fears.