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Manchester City vs Aston Villa match guide. Guardiola's farewell, fourth place and where to watch
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (505+ words) Manchester City host Aston Villa on Sunday in the final Premier League game of the season, Pep Guardiola's farewell and a fourth-place finish the two headline storylines. Haaland sitting on 27 Premier League goals and five clear of Igor Thiago in…...
The numbers that prove Aston Villa should win the Europa League final against Freiburg
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (29+ words) The Opta supercomputer gives Villa a 67. 8% chance of winning Wednesday's Europa League final. Here are the key statistics that frame one of the most compelling finals in years...
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Liverpool: Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins Shine in Huge First Half
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (923+ words) Morgan Rogers" brilliantly worked set-piece strike gave Aston Villa a deserved 1-0 lead over Liverpool at half-time, capping an energetic first-half display from Unai Emery"s side. The first half followed a familiar pattern for Villa this season under the lights…...
Aston Villa Player Ratings: Villa Secure UCL Spot with 4-2 Liverpool Rout
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (626+ words) Aston Villa are back in the Champions League! Read our player ratings from a historic 4-2 victory over Liverpool at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins and John Mc Ginn shine as the Villans secure a top-four finish and leave the Reds in…...
Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Who is the referee? Premier League match officials confirmed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (519+ words) Aston Villa welcome Liverpool to Villa Park this evening for a huge Premier League battle. Both teams are level on points, with a win for either side confirming their place in the Champions League next season. There are only two…...
Matty Cash squashes "leggy" excuse as fixture schedule intensifies
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (715+ words) Matty Cash dismisses claims of fatigue as Aston Villa's grueling fixture schedule intensifies. Following a flat 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, the defender insists there is "no time for excuses" despite concerns over a "leggy" performance at the City Ground. Aston…...
From neighbours to colleagues: Monchi and Corber'n's future
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (401+ words) The most compelling subplot to emerge from Monchi's latest interview is the revelation that a pre-existing friendship with Valencia coach Carlos Corber'n could form the foundation of an unexpected professional reunion. Monchi's admission was casual but revealing. "We were neighbours…...
Aston Villa need UCL football. The financial reality explained
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (469+ words) Andrea Locorotondo is a Data Journalist at Opta with over 8 years of experience in Data Collection. He has been featured on Tuttosport, EA Sports App and Sleeper, specializing in Premier League and Serie A. Andrea holds a SJA and AIPS membership…...