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Five talking points as Villa suffer pre-season defeat to RB Leipzig but positives emerge

Aston Villa suffered a 2-0 defeat to RB Leipzig in our latest pre-season outing, but Unai Emery was right to be positive despite the results…

Villa player ratings vs RB Leipzig: Summer signing impresses, key boost in defeat

Aston Villa fell to a 2-0 defeat to RB Leipzig in our pre-season encounter on Wednesday night, as our preparations for the new campaign continue…

Crucial boost hoped for as key Villa figure eyes return after injury layoff

Aston Villa face RB Leipzig in our next pre-season outing on Wednesday night, and Unai Emery will hopefully receive a major fitness boost through the…

How Villa midfield is evolving to implement Emery’s principles and vision

While our transfer business this summer is seemingly far from done, the Aston Villa midfield is starting to evolve into Unai Emery’s vision to suit…

Why crucial injury boost is so important for Villa and Emery

On August 10 last year, Aston Villa released a statement confirming that Emiliano Buendia had suffered a significant knee ligament injury in training. The Argentine…

Three key areas Villa must still address this summer to strengthen Emery’s squad

While Aston Villa have been among the most active clubs in the summer transfer window thus far, there is a sense that our work in…

Five talking points as Villa fall to defeat to Columbus Crew in USA pre-season opener

Our pre-season tour in the USA didn’t get off to an ideal start this weekend, as Aston Villa suffered a 4-1 defeat to Columbus Crew…

Villa player ratings vs Columbus Crew: Buendia boost, quartet struggle in defeat

Aston Villa fell to a 4-1 defeat to Columbus Crew on Sunday morning, as we began our pre-season tour in the USA on a disappointing…

Why it’s hoped Villa can conclude exit talks as want-away ace’s antics continue

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has sparked an angry response from supporters amid ongoing speculation linking him with a move to West Ham Utd this…

Confidence builds in new Villa signing’s ability to develop into key figure for Emery

Although it’s still very early in Enzo Barrenechea’s time at Aston Villa, it has to be said that the summer recruit has wasted no time…