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Positive early signs from Ings as he grabs goal in first Villa appearance

Danny Ings made his first appearance for Aston Villa in our pre-season friendly against Salernitana on Sunday, and Dean Smith will have been pleased with…

Five talking points as Villa end pre-season with win over Salernitana

Aston Villa wrapped up the pre-season schedule with a 3-1 win over Salernitana on Sunday afternoon, and Dean Smith will largely be pleased with what…

How Villa could line up after Buendia, Bailey and Ings signings

While Aston Villa suffered a blow with Jack Grealish’s exit this week, the signings of Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings mean we’ll still…

Ings signing a shrewd move from Villa to add needed firepower

Aston Villa confirmed the signing of Danny Ings this week, with Dean Smith given another top class option in the final third moving forward. Villa…

Why post-Grealish era has begun with smart, classy work from Villa

While Aston Villa fans had hoped this day wouldn’t come, it’s now official that Jack Grealish has left the club to join Manchester City in…

Sanson hands Villa injury boost as Frenchman finally returns to training ground

With the squad now back together ahead of the new Premier League season, Aston Villa have received a boost with Morgan Sanson now reporting for…

Philogene-Bidace grabbing chance in pre-season to stake Villa claim

With just one game remaining on Aston Villa’s pre-season schedule, youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace will be hoping to continue to impress boss Dean Smith. Villa have…

Five talking points as Villa secure 3-0 win at Bristol City in pre-season clash

Aston Villa secured a 3-0 win over Bristol City on Saturday afternoon as Dean Smith returned to the sideline while speculation rages on over Jack…

Wait goes on for Grealish decision but Villa legacy will mean more

As the wait goes on for clarity over Jack Grealish’s future at Aston Villa, our club captain faces a difficult decision over which path his…

Five talking points as Villa fall to 2-0 defeat at Stoke in pre-season clash

Aston Villa suffered a 2-0 defeat to Stoke City in our second pre-season outing this summer, with Wesley being sent off in the second half….