Aston Villa

Aston Villa won 2-0 at home against West Ham in the Premier League, snapping a three-match losing streak. John McGinn opened the scoring with a long-range effort, and Ollie Watkins added a second after a goalkeeper error.

18. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Aston Villa will aim to protect a 1-0 lead from the first leg when they host Lille in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 at Villa Park. The match kicks off on Thursday at 20:00 GMT amid contrasting domestic form for both teams. Unai Emery has expressed respect for Lille's recent improvements under Bruno Genesio.

Arsenal strengthened its position at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Leeds United, while rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa dropped points in their respective matches. City's 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur and Villa's 1-0 home loss to Brentford have restored Arsenal's buffer, easing recent tensions among supporters. With 14 games remaining, the Gunners now appear favorites to end their title drought.

25. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Aston Villa secured a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League, moving level on points with Manchester City and staying four points behind leaders Arsenal. Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins highlighted Villa's counter-attacking prowess at St James' Park. Manager Unai Emery urged calm amid rising title talk following the win.

Ollie Watkins scored a second-half brace as Unai Emery's Aston Villa overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2025, equaling the club's record of 11 straight victories last achieved in 1914. The win lifts Villa to third place with 39 points, three behind leaders Arsenal, capping a stunning turnaround from a winless start to the season.

27. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Ollie Watkins scored twice after coming off the bench as Aston Villa overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, extending their winning streak to 11 games. Unai Emery's tactical substitutions proved decisive in the second half, keeping Villa just three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. The result highlights Villa's remarkable turnaround this season, from 18th place after five games to third with 39 points after 18.